Senior Clinical Data Scientist

Senior Clinical Data Scientist

Using advanced data management tools and techniques, provide professional and lean execution of Data Management products and milestones with respect to cost, quality and timelines for all assigned trials within Clinical Data Acquisition and Management. Ensure consistently high-quality data delivery (in alignment with the Novartis Clinical Data Quality Statement) to analysis and reporting.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Provides DM leadership across assigned trial(s) and acts as the Trial Data Manager where needed
• Demonstrates a business understanding of the compound(s) profile to identify and assist in successful application of data Mgmt processes
• Provides feedback to assure well written protocols and amendments
• Recognize and resolve protocol issues that may impact database design, data validation and/or analysis/reporting and that do not make the best use of available standards
• Performs DM activities for start up of a study, Data Handling plan, Data Review Plan and performing user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Manage local lab set up for the Clinical Database as applicable
• Leads process and training deliverables within platform or processes
• Accountable for all aspects of the Process and Training within remit to ensure full compliance to all applicable global regulatory requirements is maintained and business objectives are achieved
• Accountable for all quality related aspects - Centralizes and aligns DO for audits and inspections
• Manages and measures Quality - Coordinates exception requests, deviations and corrective / preventative action plans
• Performs DM hands on activities during the course of the study
• Performs ongoing review of all data generated from the clinical study including third party and local lab data as well as SAE reconciliation where applicable
• Responsible and accountable to ensure consistency of assigned trials with program level standards across DM documentation
• Has proven ability to use the tools available to generate listings for data review and where necessary provides these to the study teams
• Generates the study status reports for use at Clinical trial team meetings
• Supports and assists junior staff for assigned trials
• Provides effective input into DM initiatives and innovations for quality, efficiency and continuous improvement in scientific and operational excellence
• Leads /Coordinates synonym review activities and dictionary version upgrade activities at trial / program level
• Serves as primary study lead ensuring timely and quality deliverables by establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with study teams, and functional lines
• Acts as a technical consultant as required

Minimum Requirements

• 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 stakeholders
• 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

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.

Division

Development

Business Unit

Development

Location

India

Site

Hyderabad (Office)

Company / Legal Entity

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Alternative

Location

1

Mumbai (Office), India

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the appropriate recruiter for assistance. Please include the job requisition number in your message.