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Sr Cda (Data Acquisition Specialist-Non-Crf)

5-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 17, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Clinical Data Associate (CDA) – Data Acquisition Specialist (Non-CRF)

Location: IND-Pune
Updated: September 10, 2025
Job ID: 25101587


Company Overview

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization accelerating customer success through clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights.

  • Our Clinical Development model centers around patients and customers

  • We streamline processes to make Syneos Health easier to work with and for

  • Collaborative teams innovate to deliver therapies faster and improve lives

Global Footprint:

  • 29,000 employees across 110 countries

  • Supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products over the past 5 years

  • Managed 200+ studies across 73,000 sites with 675,000+ trial patients

Learn more: www.syneoshealth.com


Why Syneos Health

  • Career Development: Training, mentorship, peer recognition, and growth opportunities

  • Inclusive Culture: Total Self culture allowing authenticity, diversity, and belonging

  • Collaborative Environment: Cross-functional teamwork and innovation


Role Summary

The Sr CDA – Data Acquisition Specialist (Non-CRF) leads the collection and management of non-CRF data across multiple studies, supports Project Data Managers (PDMs) as required, and ensures high-quality data acquisition from external vendors, labs, devices, and electronic systems.

  • Leads non-CRF study setup, conduct, and closeout activities

  • Acts as Non-CRF point of contact (POC) for cross-functional communication and vendor collaboration

  • Provides guidance and mentorship to other CDAs


Key Responsibilities

Data Acquisition & Management:

  • Collect, review, and process non-CRF data (e.g., lab, ECG, eCOA/ePRO, device, sensor, IVRS/IWRS)

  • Ensure consistency between external datasets and the clinical database

  • Create and execute UAT for data entry screens, edit checks, matrices, and configurations

  • Run data cleaning, status reports, SAE reconciliations, and post-migration testing

  • Prepare data transfer packages, vendor agreements, and study-specific documents

Project & Study Oversight:

  • Maintain awareness of contract and project scope, communicate updates to PM/BPM

  • Lead internal meetings, participate in in-process reviews, audits, and sponsor meetings

  • Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to timeline changes

  • Provide backup support to the PDM and ensure timely delivery of deliverables

Mentorship & Training:

  • Train and mentor other CDAs and project team members on study-specific requirements

  • Serve as platform or process-specific Subject Matter Expert (SME) for non-CRF data

  • Provide guidance on protocols, amendments, and study-specific workflows

Quality & Compliance:

  • Perform QC on CRFs, eCRFs, DMSF, and DVS documentation

  • Follow SOPs, WIs, ICH/GCP guidelines, and corporate policies

  • Ensure inspection readiness for audits and sponsor reviews


Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: BA/BS in biological sciences or related field

  • Experience: 5–7 years in Clinical Data Management

  • Technical Skills:

    • Non-CRF setup and vendor data acquisition

    • Central lab data, ECG, eCOA/ePRO, IVRS/IWRS testing, device/sensor data

    • Data management systems: Oracle Clinical, Rave, Inform, relational databases

    • MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, email)

  • Regulatory Knowledge: ICH/GCP, DM practices, clinical trial process

  • Soft Skills:

    • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills

    • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or in teams

    • Mentoring and training capabilities

Additional Requirements:

  • Experience in external vendor data setup, non-CRF activities, and clinical trial data startup

  • Familiarity with medical terminology

  • Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%)


Additional Information

  • Tasks and responsibilities may be adjusted at the company’s discretion

  • Equivalent experience, skills, and education will be considered

  • Compliance with local employment legislation, accessibility requirements, and ADA


How to Apply

  • Apply directly through the Syneos Health careers portal

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