PHARMAFull-time
Manager CDM
By Admin · Clinical Data Management
BANGALORE (IN)REMOTEPOSTED: 8/29/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONTHERMO FISHER SCIENTIFICLife Sciences / Scientific Instruments / Biotechnology
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Manage a small team of clinical data management project staff and oversee the workload of direct reports.
Support staff management activities including interviewing and selection, job-description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching, mentoring, employee counseling and separations.
Approve or support decisions involving salary administration, hiring, corrective action and terminations, as applicable.
Review and approve time records, expense reports, leave requests and overtime.
Provide portfolio-team support, oversight and coaching to ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately, on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Manage staff resourcing and allocations, including global resourcing reporting and strategic resource planning with senior management.
Ensure staff comply with documented procedures, regulatory expectations, SOPs and client requirements.
Assist with operational implementation activities for studies or portfolios, with a strong focus on quality and effective support for the Study Manager.
Participate in developing and implementing processes, procedures and training for the Clinical Data Management function.
Technical & Domain Expertise
Apply clinical data management knowledge and skills in an organised manner while adhering to regulatory guidelines, SOPs and client expectations.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and numerical ability.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality when handling clinical data and client proprietary information.
Act as a study expert for Data Management processes.
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to clinical research and data management activities.
Leadership & Business Impact
Provide leadership, supervision, motivation and delegation for assigned staff.
Establish and meet timelines for self and team while responding appropriately to changing project demands.
Coach and mentor project staff to improve performance, capability and professional development.
Partner with senior management on training, mentoring, workforce allocation and resource strategy.
Help maintain high-quality clinical research delivery and support client expectations across assigned studies or portfolios.
Communication & Collaboration
Communicate effectively in written and verbal English with strong command of English language and grammar.
Build effective interpersonal relationships with project staff, senior management and other stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive clinical and client information.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position, stated by the employer as comparable to 0-5 years.
At least 1 year of leadership responsibility.
Equivalent combinations of education, training and directly related experience may be considered in some cases.
Working Conditions
The position is listed as Fully Remote in Bangalore.
Standard Monday-Friday work schedule.
The job description also notes an office-environment context and exposure to electrical office equipment.
Frequent travel to site locations may be required, including both domestic and international travel.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Clinical Data Management
Data Management Processes
Clinical Data
Regulatory Guidelines
SOP Compliance
Clinical Research
Portfolio Management
Resource Allocation
Quality Management
Staff Management
Data Confidentiality
Project Management
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing an extensive range of analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, software, and services. They partner with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals, clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies. The company's mission is to enable its customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
TEAM SIZE: 130,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Life Sciences / Scientific Instruments / Biotechnology
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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