Data Team Lead

IQVIA

Lead Data Manager managing global clinical trials for IQVIA. Ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating across functional teams in a fully remote role.

Posted 7/30/2026full-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 regulatory standards and best practices while effectively managing timelines 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 Rave ExpertiseGCP UnderstandingRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementDatabase LockData ReconciliationResource AllocationProcess ImprovementClinical Research ProcessesBudget ManagementTimelines ManagementEDC Systems ExpertiseMentoring

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

Medidata RaveOracle InForm

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsSAEPKGCPICHLife SciencesHealthBiological FieldMathematical FieldGlobal Studies

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
Previous roles/job titles may include Clinical Data Manager, Senior Clinical Data Manager, Lead Data Manager, Principal Data Manager, and/or Data Management Project Manager
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