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Senior Clinical Data Associate (Immediate Joiners)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 31, 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

Job Title: Senior Clinical Data Associate – Immediate Joiners
Location: Remote, India
Job ID: 25104628
Category: Clinical Data Management / Healthcare

Company Overview:
Syneos Health® is a global leader in fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions, committed to accelerating clinical development and patient-centric outcomes. Our Clinical Development model centers on patients and customers, delivering innovative, high-quality clinical trials worldwide. With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we combine expertise, technology, and collaboration to advance therapies efficiently and safely.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Data Associate (SCDA) to lead Clinical Data Associates (CDAs) in executing end-to-end data management activities for global clinical trials. The role may also serve as a backup for the Project Data Manager (PDM), ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP, SOPs, and study-specific Data Management Plans (DMP). Immediate joiners are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor CDAs in day-to-day clinical data management activities.

  • Oversee end-to-end study data processes including study startup, conduct, and closeout.

  • Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for data entry screens, edit checks, listings, and SDV matrices.

  • Manage discrepancy resolution, query management, SAE reconciliations, and vendor data reconciliation (Lab, PK/PD, IVRS, IRT).

  • Review CRF/eCRF design, annotated CRFs, DVS, and other study-specific documents.

  • Ensure alignment of data from external sources (labs, electronic diaries, PK/PD data) with clinical databases.

  • Conduct QC for paper and EDC studies; maintain documentation in Data Management Study Files (DMSF).

  • Generate ad-hoc data cleaning and status reports, and support post-migration testing.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for platform/process-specific data management tasks and EDC training.

  • Participate in internal and external audits, meetings, and sponsor calls as required.

  • Support Project Data Manager (PDM) in project-specific responsibilities, including metrics reporting, document updates, and sponsor communication.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or related healthcare field.

  • 5+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management practices, including study startup, conduct, and closeout.

  • Proficiency in EDC systems such as Oracle Clinical, Rave, or Inform; knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and clinical data standards.

  • Expertise in query management, discrepancy resolution, SAE reconciliation, lab/vendor data reconciliation, metrics (CPT), and database locking/freezing.

  • Client-facing experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Strong communication, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.

  • Familiarity with coding, TMF review, and post-production changes is a plus.

  • Ability to mentor and train junior CDAs effectively.

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Remote work flexibility; minimal travel may be required (up to 25%).

Why Join Syneos Health:

  • Work on global clinical trials with high-impact therapeutic outcomes.

  • Access career development, technical training, and peer recognition programs.

  • Inclusive Total Self culture encouraging authenticity, collaboration, and diversity.

  • Opportunity to influence and improve data management processes in a leading biopharmaceutical environment.

How to Apply:
Apply now to join a global team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-focused outcomes. Immediate joiners will be given priority consideration.