Clinical Data Manager

Role overview

Tata Consultancy Services is hiring an experienced Clinical Data Manager for its Trivandrum location. The position is focused on supporting clinical study operations and ensuring high-quality, reliable trial data throughout the project lifecycle.

About the opportunity

This opening is suited to a professional with hands-on exposure to clinical research and data management. The role involves maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of clinical trial information, while coordinating with sites, monitors, clients, and internal teams to keep studies on track.

Core responsibilities

• Own the assigned study activities related to clinical trial conduct.
• Review and validate trial data to confirm that it is accurate, complete, and internally consistent according to project-specific rules.
• Raise data queries based on validation findings or manual review when discrepancies are identified.
• Work with sites, monitors, teammates, and clients to resolve site data issues.
• Carry out reconciliation of information from external sources such as serious adverse events, IVRS, and central laboratory records.
• Keep data management documentation updated on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor, track, and report progress for assigned trials and projects.
• Prepare and analyze the Clean Patient Tracker to communicate clear study status to stakeholders.
• Identify potential study risks early and propose mitigation actions.
• Build effective working relationships with operational stakeholders to deliver tasks within agreed timelines.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts and share learning within the TCS team.
• Ensure all customer deliverables and agreed tasks are completed to the expected quality standard.
• Perform peer quality checks.

Required knowledge and capabilities

• Strong understanding of clinical trials, ICH GCP, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, plan schedules, and stay organized.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and a strong sense of ownership.

Education and experience

Applicants should hold a graduate or postgraduate degree in Science, Pharmacy, or a related field. The role calls for 3+ years of experience, and preferred exposure of at least 1 year in the clinical research domain.

Application and interview instructions

Candidates must have a valid EP number before the interview. If needed, the EP number can be created through the registration process on TCS iBegin. Applicants are also instructed to complete the application form, download it, and carry the hard-copy documents required for the interview.

Documents to carry

• Latest copy of the resume
• TCS application form
• Original and photocopy of a government ID proof such as PAN or Aadhaar
• Two passport-size photographs

Eligibility conditions

Only candidates with full-time courses will be considered. The eligibility criteria also mention BE/B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc., or MS with at least 3 years of relevant IT experience after qualification. Candidates who have attended a TCS interview within the last 1 month should not apply. Referrals are welcome.

Additional notes

No specific salary, stipend, number of openings, or joining date has been stated in the source.