Data Team Lead

14 hours ago

Kolkata Cochin Kochi Ernakulam, India IQVIA Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Data Team Lead

Primary Skill: Clinical Data Management

Experience Required: 812 years (with at least 2 years as a CDM project lead preferred)

Location: Kochi / Kolkata

Work Mode: Hybrid (if applicable)

Must-Have Skills

- End-to-end Clinical Data Management: Start-up, conduct, and close-out phases
- Strong understanding of GCP, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and CDM practices
- Project leadership in a clinical data environment
- Client and stakeholder management
- Issue escalation and resolution
- Data management documentation (e.g., DMPs)
- Risk and quality issue identification and mitigation

Good-to-Have Skills

- Experience with Medidata Rave or other EDC systems
- Budget management and scope tracking
- Involvement in RFP/bid defense activities
- Familiarity with project financial tracking and invoicing processes

Job Summary

As a Data Team Lead (DTL), you will manage the delivery of clinical data management services across one or more projects. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding data deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality. You will provide leadership, technical guidance, and direction to the internal CDM team, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Team Leadership

- Lead cross-functional data management activities across the full data lifecycle: startup, conduct, and closeout.
- Ensure team compliance with protocols, GCP, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
- Work with the Data Operations Coordinator and stakeholders to maintain project timelines and quality.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for data issues, coordinating with vendors and clients as needed.
- Assign appropriate resources to projects in collaboration with functional managers.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as main point of contact for client data managers on deliverables and ongoing expectations.
- Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the data management team in project and client meetings.

Financial & Scope Management

- Support budget oversight and ensure adherence to scope.
- Track out-of-scope tasks, support change order documentation, and collaborate on contract amendments.
- Review and act on financial reports and participate in financial planning and reviews.

Quality & Process Optimization

- Implement and maintain a proactive Quality Management Plan.
- Monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Identify risks, compliance issues, and efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to the development of new tools and technologies in CDM.

Documentation & Compliance

- Review and sign-off on key project documents, including Data Management Plans (DMPs).
- Ensure proper use of internal tracking systems and project documentation.
- Maintain regulatory compliance across all CDM tasks.

Professional Attributes

- Strong leadership and project management capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients, teams, and cross-functional units

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related field

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