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Senior Clinical Validation Analyst

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ICON
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, India
10 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company Overview

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and public health organizations in advancing clinical development and improving patient outcomes.


Job Details

Category

Details

Job Title

Senior Clinical Validation Analyst (Senior CVA)

Company

ICON plc

Location

Chennai

Work Mode

Office-Based

Department

Clinical Data Validation / Clinical Data Management

Industry

Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology

Employment Type

Full-Time

Education Preferred

Advanced Degree

Preferred Fields

Life Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, or Related Discipline


Role Summary

The Senior Clinical Validation Analyst (Senior CVA) is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of clinical trial data through comprehensive validation processes. The role involves developing validation strategies, reviewing data quality outcomes, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvements in validation methodologies.

The position also requires close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high-quality clinical data standards across clinical trials.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Data Validation

  • Develop and execute validation strategies and plans.

  • Ensure:

    • Accuracy of clinical trial data

    • Data integrity

    • Consistency across systems and datasets

  • Oversee validation procedures throughout study lifecycles.


2. Data Quality Management

  • Identify and resolve data quality issues.

  • Review and analyze validation outputs and reports.

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • Regulatory standards

    • Internal validation protocols

    • Clinical data quality requirements


3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical Data Management teams

    • Clinical Operations

    • Biostatistics

    • Regulatory teams

    • External stakeholders

  • Define and address validation requirements across projects.


4. Validation Strategy & Process Improvement

  • Provide strategic guidance on:

    • Validation methodologies

    • Data review techniques

    • Process improvements

  • Drive initiatives to improve data reliability and operational efficiency.


5. Stakeholder & Partner Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with:

    • External partners

    • Vendors

    • Internal stakeholders

  • Support implementation of best practices in clinical data validation.


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Advanced Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Data Science

    • Statistics

    • Related field


Experience Requirements

  • Extensive experience in:

    • Clinical data validation

    • Clinical data management

    • Clinical research operations

  • Experience managing complex validation projects.


Technical & Functional Skills

Expertise Areas

  • Clinical data validation methodologies

  • Data quality management

  • Clinical trial data review

  • Validation strategy development

  • Regulatory compliance standards

Tools & Systems

  • Data analysis tools

  • Validation software and systems

  • Clinical data management platforms


Regulatory Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Clinical trial standards

    • Data integrity principles

    • Industry best practices


Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Stakeholder management abilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strategic thinking capability

  • Ability to influence quality improvements

  • Attention to detail and organizational skills


Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates may have experience in:

  • Clinical Data Validation

  • Clinical Data Management

  • Data Quality Assurance

  • Clinical Trial Data Review

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Risk-Based Validation

  • Data Governance

  • Clinical Research

  • CRO environments

  • Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries


Benefits Offered

Compensation & Rewards

  • Competitive salary package

  • Recognition and performance programs


Health & Wellbeing

  • Comprehensive health insurance options

  • Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Wellness initiatives


Work-Life Balance

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Flexible employee benefits

  • Family-focused support policies


Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Childcare vouchers

  • Bike purchase schemes

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Subsidized travel passes

  • Health assessments


Diversity & Inclusion

ICON plc is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of:

  • Race

  • Religion

  • Gender

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender identity

  • National origin

  • Disability

  • Veteran status

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process.