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(Senior) Data Team Lead

7+ years years
Not Disclosed
10 Aug. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Biological, Mathematical 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

๐Ÿข Position Title:

(Senior) Data Team Lead

๐Ÿ“ Location:

Durham, North Carolina (Home-based)
Job ID: R1496394
Available in additional locations

๐Ÿ’ผ Job Type:

Full-Time | Remote (Home-based)


๐Ÿ” Job Overview:

Independently manage end-to-end delivery of data management (DM) services for single or multi-service clinical trials. Ensure quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction. Provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and financial oversight, while supporting team development and continuous improvement within the Clinical Data Management (CDM) function.


๐Ÿงฉ Key Responsibilities:

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Client Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer data management deliverables.

  • Manage multiple large or global studies or entire study programs.

  • Lead and support junior Data Team Leads (DTLs) across global projects.

  • Drive process improvements, workload planning, and issue escalation resolution.

  • Negotiate directly with customers (timelines, financials, resources).

  • Maintain strong, collaborative client relationships.

๐Ÿ“Š Service Management

  • Hold regular meetings with the Data Operations Coordinator (DOC) and internal teams to track milestones and quality.

  • Train, mentor, and develop junior team members.

  • Independently manage DM service delivery using deep process and technical knowledge.

  • Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues.

  • Review and approve Data Management Plans (DMPs).

  • Oversee DM deliverables according to DMP, contracts, and service level agreements.

  • Lead implementation of quality management plans and service optimization.

  • Identify and implement root cause solutions and performance improvements.

๐Ÿง  Subject Matter Expertise (SME)

  • Provide leadership in specific CDM tasks, technologies, or client accounts.

  • Act as SME or customer site lead for designated accounts.

  • Train and coordinate with junior DTLs.

  • Maintain internal project tracking systems independently.

๐Ÿ’ต Financial & Business Development

  • Manage Scope of Work (SOW) and project budgets.

  • Review financial reports and attend project reviews.

  • Identify out-of-scope activities and manage change orders.

  • Support pricing strategy and participate in bid defense meetings.

  • Serve as Project Manager for single-service DM projects, managing financials and invoicing.

๐Ÿ’ก Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Identify and implement process improvements.

  • Lead or contribute to internal best-practice teams or global initiatives.

  • Present learnings at internal workshops or professional conferences.

  • Lead implementation of new tools or technologies.

  • Contribute to updating standard operating procedures and guidance documents.


๐Ÿง  Qualifications:

๐ŸŽ“ Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Biological, Mathematical Sciences, or related field (Required)

๐Ÿ“ˆ Experience:

  • 7+ years of direct data management experience, including 5+ years as a CDM project lead.

  • Proven experience with global trials (>1,000 patients).

  • Strong technical and therapeutic area expertise (e.g., SAE reconciliation, external vendor data, lab data).

  • Experience in complex customer negotiations and leading bid defenses.

๐Ÿ“š Knowledge:

  • Solid understanding of:

    • Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

    • CDM processes and life cycle

    • Clinical drug development

    • Medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology

  • Familiarity with operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.

๐Ÿค Skills:

  • Strong leadership and team management

  • Excellent communication (verbal/written)

  • Client relationship and negotiation

  • Financial oversight and strategic planning

  • Ability to work independently in complex, cross-functional settings


๐Ÿ’ฒ Compensation Range (Annualized):

$68,500 – $217,100 USD
Final offer may vary depending on experience, education, location, and schedule.

Additional incentives such as bonuses, benefits, and equity may apply based on the role and location.


๐ŸŒ About IQVIA:

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, healthcare analytics, and technology solutions for the life sciences industry. We help accelerate innovation and improve healthcare outcomes globally.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: https://jobs.iqvia.com