Clinical Data Management Jobs

About Clinical Data Management roles

Clinical Data Management (CDM) makes sure the data collected in a clinical trial is complete, accurate and ready for statistical analysis. Data managers design case report forms, build and test the study database, write data validation checks, raise and resolve queries with trial sites, and finally lock the database so biostatisticians can analyse it.

The work happens inside Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems such as Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm or Veeva Vault EDC, and follows standards like CDISC CDASH and regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic records. Many roles also involve medical coding of adverse events and medications with MedDRA and WHO-Drug, and reconciliation of safety and lab data.

Freshers typically enter as Clinical Data Associates or Coordinators after a degree in life sciences, pharmacy or a related field. Progression leads to Clinical Data Manager, Lead Data Manager, database designer or EDC/Rave programmer roles, and later to data management leadership across studies.

Typical job titles

• Clinical Data Associate / Coordinator
• Clinical Data Manager
• Lead Data Manager
• Clinical Database Designer
• Rave / EDC Programmer
• Medical Data Reviewer
• Medical Coder