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Senior Clinical Data Associate (Immediate Joiners)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 7, 2026
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 – Immediate Joiners – Remote, India

Location: Remote (India)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25104628
Updated: December 26, 2025

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization committed to accelerating customer success. By translating clinical, medical, and commercial insights into actionable outcomes, we deliver innovative solutions that streamline drug development and improve patient outcomes.

With over 29,000 employees in 110 countries, Syneos Health fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where professionals can thrive, innovate, and make a tangible impact in the healthcare industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Data Associate (CDA) to lead and support data management activities across global clinical trials. This role functions as a key support to the Project Data Manager (PDM) and oversees the work of other CDAs to ensure high-quality, timely, and compliant data management deliverables. Immediate joiners are preferred for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Quality:

  • Lead the execution of data management activities including data entry, discrepancy management, and query resolution.

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

  • Receive and process lab normal ranges, CRFs, and Data Clarification Forms (DCFs) ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  • Conduct internal quality checks for paper and EDC studies, maintaining compliance with study-specific Data Management Plans (DMPs).

  • Perform Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reconciliations and vendor data verification for lab, PK/PD, ECG, and IRT datasets.

  • Run data cleaning, status reports, and ad-hoc listings while ensuring database integrity across multiple sources.

  • Oversee post-migration testing, interim data cuts, and data freeze/lock activities.

Leadership & Mentorship:

  • Guide, train, and mentor junior CDAs in study-specific requirements and best practices.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for platform/process-specific tasks, providing internal and external team training.

  • Act as backup to PDM in project delivery, including sponsor meetings and reporting.

Documentation & Compliance:

  • Maintain study-specific documents, including DMPs, CRF/eCRF completion guidelines, data import/export agreements, and metrics reports.

  • Review database design specifications, annotated CRFs, and ensure alignment with clinical and regulatory standards.

  • Ensure all study documentation is filed in the Data Management Study File (DMSF) and is inspection-ready.

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Liaise with cross-functional teams such as Clinical Programming, Biostatistics, and Clinical Operations.

  • Participate in internal and external meetings, distributing relevant information and maintaining accurate minutes.

  • Communicate project status, timelines, and resource needs effectively to management and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related healthcare/biological sciences.

  • Minimum 5 years of clinical data management experience in end-to-end study startup, conduct, and closeout.

  • Proven experience in EDC and paper-based studies, database testing, discrepancy management, SAE reconciliation, lab/vendor data review, and metrics reporting.

  • Client-facing experience with the ability to work independently and lead DM activities.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience with Oracle Clinical, Medidata Rave, or Inform systems preferred.

  • Strong understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines and clinical trial processes.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic reporting tools.

  • Knowledge of coding, TMF review, and Pinnacle 21 tools is a plus.

Leadership & Communication:

  • Strong mentorship and training capabilities for junior staff.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Additional Information:

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

  • Tasks and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

  • Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to support employee success.

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Lead global data management activities and work with cutting-edge clinical trials.

  • Mentor and train junior data associates while supporting the PDM.

  • Engage with cross-functional teams and participate in high-impact projects.

  • Contribute to innovative solutions that accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes.