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Senior Associate, Senior Central Testing Analyst

Pfizer
Pfizer
7+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 5, 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

Position: Senior Associate / Senior Central Testing Analyst

Location: India – Chennai
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: 4943977
Posted: 23 Days Ago
Work Model: Hybrid


About Pfizer

Pfizer is driven by the purpose “Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.”
Through innovation, collaboration, and integrity, we aim to make the world a healthier place.

Our core values guide what we achieve and how we achieve it — uniting all colleagues under a shared mission to advance human health.

Pfizer’s Research & Development division serves as the central hub of our global innovation network, powering a diverse pipeline of life-changing therapies.


Role Summary

As part of the Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) group within the Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O) organization, the Senior Central Testing Analyst is responsible for:

  • Leading database testing and validation activities at a study or asset level.

  • Performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of clinical databases to ensure accurate CRF design and protocol compliance.

  • Verifying the accuracy and adequacy of data specifications and edit checks per study requirements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise for CRF design testing, database build, and data acquisition (external lab, PK/PD, eData).

  • Participate in study meetings with Clinical Data Scientists (CDS) to define scope and expectations.

  • Review study protocols and contribute to database design and edit check specifications.

  • Execute UAT scripts, log issues, and share findings with study teams.

  • Review edit check specifications and perform peer review of programming.

  • Validate manual queries, metadata listings, and post-production database changes.

  • Communicate feedback and suggestions to global study teams.

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, GCP, and data management best practices.

  • Maintain detailed study documentation and testing records.

  • Support report testing and document validation results.

  • Lead/mentor testing teams when required and drive process improvements.

  • Track lessons learned and standardize testing scripts for future studies.


Qualifications and Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).

  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in clinical data management or testing.

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Strong understanding of clinical development and GCP principles.

    • Expertise in data management processes and database testing.

    • Experience in UAT execution and leading testing teams.

    • Familiarity with FDA, ICH, and GCDMP guidelines.

    • Experience with EDC systems (e.g., Inform preferred).

    • Knowledge of MedDRA and WHO-Drug dictionaries.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

    • Experience with data visualization tools (Spotfire, J-Review) preferred.

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • Project management experience in resource and timeline control is an advantage.


Work Environment

  • Location: Chennai, India

  • Assignment Type: Hybrid (mix of onsite and remote)


Equal Opportunity

Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We comply with all applicable equal employment legislation in every jurisdiction where we operate.