Senior Data Acquisition Specialist – Non-CRF

Syneos Health

Lead Clinical Data Associates managing data acquisition activities during global clinical trials. Oversee data management, quality checks, and support for project data manager.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Data Management, including experience with external vendor data setup, eCOA, and relational database management systems. Proficient in leading teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with ICH/Good Clinical Practices.

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Clinical Data ManagementUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Oracle ClinicalECOA/ePRO ExperienceLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Clinical Database ManagementData Management PracticesRelational Database Management SoftwareData Cleaning ReportsMedical TerminologyData Transfer AgreementDevice TestingSensor TestingDiscrepancy ReviewData Entry Accuracy

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAbility to Multitask

Tools & Technologies

MS WindowsMS WordMS ExcelEmail ApplicationsRaveInform Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchDrug DevelopmentICH GuidelinesGood Clinical PracticesBiometrics Project Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for leading other Clinical Data Associates (CDA) in collection of Non-CRF data/data management activities, during study set-up, conduct and closeout activities for multiple studies, providing support and may function as a backup for the Project Data Manager (PDM).
Maintains awareness of the pertinent elements of contract and scope of work for assigned project(s) and communicates status updates to the Project Manager (PM) and/or Biometrics Project Manager (BPM) as necessary.
Reviews and adheres to the requirements of study-specific DMP for assigned project(s) and updates as required.
Creates and enters test data for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Performs User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for data entry screens, edits and data review listings.
Completes and submits Clinical Database Management System (CDMS)-specific access forms and/or spreadsheets.
Performs reviews of discrepancy output and validation listings based on data entered into the clinical database.
Resolves answered queries and re-queries where appropriate.
Ensures all CRFs and DCFs received are returned for filing in the Document Control Room per the Data Tracking Guidelines for the assigned projects.
Participates/Leads in internal meetings and attends in-process review meetings.
Creates ad-hoc data cleaning reports used to determine if a validated listing is required including creation of the specification for the validated listing.
Trains and mentors DM staff providing timely feedback to trainee and management as appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in the biological sciences or related disciplines in the natural science/health care field.
Must have 5 to 7 years of experience in Clinical Data Management.
Must have experience into external vendor data setup and non-CRF setup activities.
Must have experience in central lab.
Experience into eCOA, ePRO, patient diaries, Device testing, sensor testing, Data transfer agreement, external data setup, Lab, ECG, IWRS/IVRS testing.
Experience with DM practices and relational database management software systems preferred. Oracle Clinical, Rave, or Inform systems preferred.
Knowledge of clinical data, and ICH/Good Clinical Practices.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Proficiency in navigating MS Windows, as well as use of MS Word, Excel, and email applications.
Excellent speed and accuracy of keyboard skills.
Work experience in clinical research, drug development, data management, or other healthcare environment preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade.
Good organizational, planning, and time management skills preferred.
Ability to multitask under tight deadlines while providing attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to perform leadership functions in DM including effective mentoring skills, and the ability to deal effectively with sponsors and internal customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself.