Senior Data Management Lead

IQVIA

Data Management Lead overseeing data management delivery for global clinical trials at IQVIA. Ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance while leading cross-functional teams for new therapies.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading data management for global clinical trials, ensuring compliance with GCP and ICH standards while effectively managing timelines, budgets, and resources. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive process improvements in clinical data management.

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Lead Clinical Data ManagementClinical Data Management ExperienceMedidata RaveOracle InFormGCP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementDatabase LockSAE ReconciliationPK ReconciliationDatabase DeploymentProcess ImprovementsResource AllocationTimelines ManagementBudget ManagementClinical Research Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

EDC Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsLife SciencesHealthBiological FieldMathematical FieldICH Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud PlatformOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead data management for complex, global clinical trials from study setup to database lock
Serve as the main client contact for all data management deliverables
Oversee SAE, PK, and external data reconciliation and database deployment
Manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to meet customer expectations
Mentor junior data management staff and promote best practices
Drive process improvements and ensure regulatory and SOP compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health, clinical, biological, or mathematical field
No less than 10 years of direct clinical data management experience, with 5+ years in a Lead Clinical Data Management role
Proven success managing large global studies (1000+ patients)
Expertise with Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, or similar EDC systems
Strong understanding of GCP, ICH, and clinical research processes
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote role – company equipment provided
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Career growth and learning opportunities through mentoring and internal mobility
Inclusive, global culture focused on innovation and collaboration