Clinical Data Scientist

Novartis

. Provide data management leadership across assigned trials and act as Trial Data Manager where needed .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Data Management, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements while leading data management initiatives and supporting trial teams. Proficient in data handling, review, and analysis, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

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Clinical Data ManagementData Handling PlansRegulatory ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Data Management LeadershipDatabase DesignData ValidationUser Acceptance TestingData ReviewSAE ReconciliationData Listings GenerationProcess ImprovementTraining DeliverablesAudit Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipAgility Under PressureInfluencing SkillsInterpersonal Effectiveness

Industry Keywords

Drug DevelopmentClinical TrialsGlobal EnvironmentData Management InitiativesContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide data management leadership across assigned trials and act as Trial Data Manager where needed
Demonstrate business understanding of compound profiles to support effective data management processes
Provide feedback on protocols and amendments
Identify and resolve protocol issues affecting database design, data validation, analysis, or reporting
Perform study start-up data management activities, including Data Handling Plans, Data Review Plans, and user acceptance testing
Manage local laboratory setup for clinical databases where applicable
Lead process and training deliverables within platforms or processes
Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and business objectives
Coordinate audit and inspection data operations, exception requests, deviations, and corrective/preventive action plans
Perform hands-on data management activities throughout the study
Review clinical study data, including third-party and local laboratory data and SAE reconciliation where applicable
Ensure consistency of assigned trials with program-level data management documentation standards
Generate data listings for review and study status reports for clinical trial team meetings
Support and assist junior staff on assigned trials
Contribute to data management initiatives, innovations, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Lead or coordinate synonym reviews and dictionary version upgrades at trial or program level
Serve as primary study lead, maintaining relationships with study teams and functional lines
Act as a technical consultant as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work under pressure demonstrating agility through effective and innovative team leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment
Ability to influence and communicate across functions and to external stakeholder
Proven ability to interrogate and view data through various programming/GUI techniques
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ideally 4 years’ experience in Drug Development with at least 3 years in Clinical Data Management
Excellent verbal and written skills