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Principal Clinical Data Scientist

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 30, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

Title: Principal Clinical Data Scientist

  • Company: Novartis

  • Location: Mumbai & Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)

  • Job ID: REQ-10050467

  • Posted Date: April 28, 2025

  • Work Type: Full-time

  • Function: Clinical Data Science / Data Management

  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences


Job Summary:
The Principal Clinical Data Scientist will lead clinical data management activities across multiple medium to large-scale clinical studies (Phases I–IV). This role involves overseeing data-related strategy and execution, aligning with regulatory standards and operational goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data governance, architecture, and project management within the pharmaceutical domain.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead functional clinical data management operations across multiple global studies and therapeutic areas

  • Manage internal and external data managers, ensuring alignment and compliance across projects

  • Make strategic and operational decisions related to database design, data validation, and overall data integrity

  • Standardize data management processes and ensure quality documentation

  • Develop and deliver training strategies for internal stakeholders across tools and platforms

  • Support audit readiness and lead Data Operations (DO) preparation and response during inspections

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, submission-ready data


Essential Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in clinical data management and clinical trials (Phases I–IV)

  • Expertise in data governance, architecture, integration, profiling, quality, strategy, and master data

  • Strong decision-making and project leadership skills

  • Ability to manage complex, concurrent projects and cross-cultural teams

  • Experience resolving protocol issues affecting database and reporting processes

  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills

  • Familiarity with industry-standard data management tools and platforms


Key Competencies & Skills:

  • Clinical Data Management & Data Science

  • Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Audit Preparation & GCP Compliance

  • Data Strategy & Standardization

  • Data Review & Reporting Tools

  • Functional Breadth and Cross-Cultural Experience


Why Join Novartis:
Join a team that is reimagining medicine to improve and extend lives globally. Collaborate with passionate professionals in a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation and patient impact.