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Senior Manager, Clinical Data Standards

7 years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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 Manager, Clinical Data Standards
Location: Hyderabad, TS, India


Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Clinical Data Standards plays a critical role in developing and maintaining global clinical data standards for Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). This position is essential for ensuring compliant submissions and supporting the success of the BMS R&D pipeline. The role reports to the Associate Director, Clinical Data Standards (CDS).


Key Responsibilities

Development, Maintenance, and Implementation of Clinical Data Standards

  • Develop and maintain global clinical data standards, including operational (CRF and non-CRF), CDISC Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM), controlled terminology, and non-CRF standard data mappings (e.g., lab, ECG).

  • Create metadata and mappings between operational and SDTM standards, documenting their usage.

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for standards components, including CRF design, CRF Completion Guidelines, programmed edit checks, data transfer specifications, SDTM mapping specifications, and SDTM annotated CRF.

  • Act as a consultant for study teams regarding SDTM domain validation and industry standard validation tools.

  • Work with metadata repositories, SDTM validation systems, change request systems, and issue tracking systems.

  • Provide coaching to CROs and vendors on BMS data standards and related processes.

Standards Governance and Submission Support

  • Process clinical data change requests for new or existing metadata, develop recommendations, and oversee implementation.

  • Participate in Clinical Data Standards Governance Organization (CDSGO) meetings, partnering with functional stewards and documenting decisions.

  • Provide guidance on SDTM standards and related submission requirements (e.g., SDTM annotated CRF, define.xml/pdf, Reviewer’s Guide, XPT files).

  • Engage in study and submission team meetings to support compliance with data standards.

Other Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Working Procedures, guidance documents, and job aids.

  • Identify, review, evaluate, and implement new technologies for data standards management.

  • Develop training materials and provide training on CDS-developed processes.

  • Mentor junior personnel and contract staff as required.

  • Participate in strategic initiatives, special projects, and process improvements.

  • Share industry best practices and emerging standards with internal teams.


Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required).

  • Advanced degree (preferred).

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Minimum 7 years of industry experience in clinical trials, with a focus on clinical data standards.

  • Expertise in CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM, ADaM) and controlled terminology.

  • Strong knowledge of Medidata Rave (EDC) and Metadata Repository (MDR) (preferred).

  • Experience interpreting health authority regulations with a strong compliance background.

  • Proficiency in CRF design, data validation, SDTM mapping specifications, and define.xml requirements.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data standards issues to diverse teams.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with medical personnel, study managers, clinical monitors, data managers, programmers, and statisticians.


Additional Information

On-Site Protocol:

  • This role follows a hybrid work model (minimum 50% on-site presence required).

  • On-site presence is essential for collaboration, innovation, and productivity.

Diversity & Inclusion:

  • BMS is committed to diversity and provides equal employment opportunities.

  • Workplace accommodations are available upon request.

COVID-19 Policy:

  • Employees are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated and up to date with COVID-19 boosters.

Legal & Compliance:

  • BMS considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as per applicable laws.

  • All applications are treated in compliance with data privacy regulations.

For more details, visit: careers.bms.com