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Senior Clinical Data Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb
4+ years
INR 14 LPA – 24 LPA
Hyderabad
1 July 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Senior Clinical Data Manager

Company: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Department: Clinical Data Management
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)


JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Clinical Data Manager is responsible for providing end-to-end clinical data management leadership to ensure the integrity, quality, completeness, and reliability of clinical trial data across the Bristol Myers Squibb R&D portfolio. The role oversees clinical data review, external data management, data cleaning, query resolution, documentation, and mentoring of junior Clinical Data Management staff while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and industry standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Data Review

  • Review clinical study protocols and study-specific data review documents.

  • Develop and provide input to Protocol Data Review Plans (PDRP).

  • Contribute to Data Quality Management Plans (DQMP).

  • Review and prioritize critical clinical data listings.

  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

  • Perform comprehensive clinical data validation.

Data Cleaning & Query Management

  • Perform data cleaning activities according to Clean Patient Group (CPG) requirements.

  • Identify, review, and resolve data discrepancies.

  • Generate, track, and close clinical data queries.

  • Ensure timely resolution of outstanding data issues.

  • Support database readiness for interim analyses and database lock.

CRF & Database Management

  • Review electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs).

  • Freeze and lock CRFs and database fields.

  • Monitor data quality throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Support database freeze and database lock activities.

  • Ensure compliance with study timelines.

External Data Management

  • Track external data transfers and data loads.

  • Review external datasets for quality and completeness.

  • Manage complex external data reconciliation including:

    • Biomarker Data

    • Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Data

    • Blinded Independent Committee Review Data

  • Coordinate discrepancy resolution with external vendors.

  • Ensure successful integration of external clinical data.

Study Coordination

  • Coordinate with Clinical Data Management Leads.

  • Support study startup, conduct, and closeout activities.

  • Monitor clinical data management deliverables.

  • Ensure study milestones are achieved on schedule.

Documentation Management

  • Maintain Trial Master File (TMF) documentation.

  • File study documents within the Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF).

  • Ensure documentation complies with the eTMF Master Plan.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation.

Training & Mentorship

  • Train junior Clinical Data Managers.

  • Mentor team members on clinical data review activities.

  • Share best practices in clinical data management.

  • Support onboarding of new CDM staff.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations teams.

  • Work closely with Biostatistics.

  • Coordinate with Medical Monitors.

  • Partner with Clinical Programmers.

  • Communicate with external data vendors.

  • Support multidisciplinary project teams.

Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Follow FDA regulations and industry standards.

  • Maintain high standards of data integrity.

  • Support audit and inspection readiness.

  • Adhere to company SOPs and quality management processes.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Biochemistry

  • Related Scientific Discipline


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Clinical Data Management.

  • Experience performing clinical data review activities.

  • Experience with clinical trial data validation.

  • Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.

  • Strong understanding of the clinical drug development process.

Preferred

  • Experience with Medidata Rave.

  • Experience managing external clinical data.

  • Experience mentoring junior team members.

  • Experience supporting global clinical trials.