Senior Clinical Data Specialist (India)
bioforum
| Company | bioforum |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | Bangalore |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 14 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (bamboohr) |
Description
Exciting Opportunity at Bioforum India!
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education) in health, clinical, biological, or mathematical sciences, or a related field.
Experience:
• Preferred 6 + years of experience in the clinical research industry with 4 years proven expertise in data management.
Skills & Competencies:
• Proficient in English.
• Strong communication and Collaboration Aptitude.
• Strong administrative skills (Planning, organizing, time management etc.).
• Excellent skills in Data Management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills to successfully lead initiatives and work independently.
• Proven skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and Sponsors/External Vendors.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Self-Sufficient Work Ethic.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Proven Technical abilities.
• Knowledge of the clinical trial process flow.
• Excellent understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and introductory knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines.
• In-depth understanding of data management principles, processes, and methodologies.
• Solid gasp with medical terminology and basic concepts in pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, commitment, and a commitment to quality, serving as a role model for team members to emulate.
• Foster a cohesive and motivated data management team by promoting a positive work environment, open communication, and teamwork.
• Supervise and lead Clinical Data Specialists, providing guidance and support and mentoring on data management aspects.
• Support the Clinical Data Strategy Lead in driving timelines and deliveries, leading other data Clinical Data Specialists in the process.
• Coordinate data reviews by assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring efficient workload distribution.
• Oversight on DM activities meet the requirements set by scope of work and budget.
• Stand in as back-up to the Clinical Data Strategy Lead and other Clinical Data Specialists.
Operational Execution
• Ensure adherence to established Business Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Working Instructions while also performing additional tasks assigned by management.
• Review study specific protocols and provide input in the design of eCRF utilizing company and/or sponsor data standards, collaborating with Clinical Data Strategy Leads and Head of Data Operations as applicable.
• Assist in defining tailored data checks, both automated and manual, for specific studies.
• Lead and direct the development and implementation of Data Cleaning Listings to ensure that the organizational final data assets are fit for purpose.
• Actively contribute to the development of the study specific Data Management documentations (Data Management Plan, Data Review Plan and Specifications) and comply with all relevant sections.
• Lead and Perform data validation efforts prior to go live and as applicable during the study lifecycle.
• Independently oversee data reviews for studies, encompassing clinical databases and external data, in alignment with organizational standards and the study's scope of work.
• Serve as escalation point for unresolved data issues – driving appropriate resolutions with external and internal team members.
• Pro-actively identify and manage risks on assigned projects to ensure timelines and customer expectations are met.
• Support with holistic data reviews and provide insights on Data Trends, Risks and Anomalies through the use of in-house tools and software.
Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Generate project-related reports and metrics to monitor project performance and ensure transparency.
• Ensure timely and appropriate filing of all Data Management project documentation.
Quality Control & Assurance
• Ensure clinical trial data completeness, integrity, and consistency.
• Ensure data management activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, study-specific protocols, and organizational operating procedures.
• Implement and execute robust quality control procedures to identify and resolve data-related issues.
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) and Bioforum management to address project related Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) as required.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with CDM team.
• Collaborate with Clinical Data Strategy Leads and other CDM stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the study to ensure timelines are met for all study deliverables.
• Work collaboratively to address data-related issues and discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers as Subject Matter Expert on Data Management aspects.
Efficiencies and Innovation
• Identify opportunities to streamline data management processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce data-related errors.
• Support on CDM Initiatives and Process improvements.
Training and Mentorship
• Develop and provide training programs for the data management team to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME).