Senior Data Team Lead

IQVIA

. Independently manage end-to-end delivery of data management services for single- and multi-service projects, ensuring quality, timelines, budget, and customer satisfaction .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeMexico City • MexicoSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in data management, including leadership in Clinical Data Management, project planning, and execution of global studies. Proficient in managing customer relationships, financial tracking, and implementing quality management plans within the clinical drug development process.

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Data Management ExpertiseClinical Data Management LeadershipProject ManagementCustomer NegotiationGood Clinical Practices Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementClinical Data ManagementProject PlanningFinancial ManagementData Management Life CycleSAE ReconciliationExternal Data Vendor ReconciliationLaboratory Data ManagementQuality Management PlansRegulatory Guidelines Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Internal Tracking DatabasesData Management ToolsNew Technology Implementation

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsMedical TerminologyPharmacologyAnatomyPhysiologyClinical Drug Development ProcessOperating ProceduresWork Instructions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage end-to-end delivery of data management services for single- and multi-service projects, ensuring quality, timelines, budget, and customer satisfaction
Provide data management expertise and leadership to Clinical Data Management teams
Lead project planning, execution, close-out, financial management, communications, and milestone deliverables
Serve as Data Team Lead, Program Lead, Customer Site Manager, and/or Subject Matter Expert as needed
Serve as primary customer contact for data management deliverables
Manage multiple large global studies or programs and support Data Team Leads
Manage customer negotiations, timelines, finances, processes, resources, issue escalation, and continuous process improvements
Coordinate with Data Operations teams to ensure milestones and quality deliverables
Train, develop, and mentor junior team members
Independently manage data management service delivery and resolve escalated data issues
Assign resources and create, review, and approve data management plan documents
Implement quality management plans, identify root causes, and implement remedial actions
Lead organizational change and service improvement initiatives
Serve as a subject matter expert in CDM tasks or technology and as customer site lead
Maintain internal tracking databases and systems
Manage statements of work and budgets, review financial reports, track change orders, and support pricing discussions
Serve as Project Manager for single-service data management projects, including financial tracking, revenue recognition, and invoicing
Support RFP processes, including document review, pricing, and bid defense
Lead best-practice teams, communicate lessons learned, and present at workshops
Manage development and implementation of new technology or tools
Present at professional conferences and/or publish articles
Review and provide expert input on operating procedures and work instructions
Perform other duties as directed by the functional manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree Health, clinical, biological, or mathematical sciences, or related field Req
7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life cycle, including large trials of at least 1000 patients
Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process, including therapeutic area, DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation, management of local laboratory data, and/or new technology
Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and customers