PHARMAFull-time
Senior Associate, Database Analyst, Clinical Database Management
By Admin · Clinical Data Management
CHENNAI (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/2/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONPFIZERBiopharmaceutical / Healthcare
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Summary
The Associate Database Analyst is part of Pfizer's Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) group within the Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O) organization.
The role is responsible for programming high-quality clinical databases and supporting assigned segments of the Pfizer clinical development portfolio.
Responsibilities include designing, developing and maintaining clinical databases while ensuring clinical data integrity.
The position supports the application of data standards to promote consistency across asset and submission data.
Works with senior staff to understand Pfizer's standard database conventions.
Develops an understanding of differences in clinical data-collection requirements across therapeutic areas.
Core Responsibilities
Work closely with departmental roles and cross-functional clinical study team members.
Create data-capture solutions that support high-quality and timely delivery of clinical data.
Ensure data-capture solutions align with standard and study-specific data-review plans.
Comply with applicable Pfizer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established work practices.
Develop expertise in one or more relevant database or programming technologies.
Build knowledge of data-capture tools and methods that support clinical-study data accuracy and integrity.
Support the development and maintenance of clinical databases for assigned Pfizer portfolio activities.
Contribute to consistent and reliable clinical data collection and assimilation.
Clinical Data & Database Expertise
Support programming and development of clinical databases.
Apply relational database design and database programming concepts.
Maintain data integrity throughout clinical database development and operation.
Develop knowledge of data collection requirements across different therapeutic areas.
Support data operations associated with clinical trial reporting.
Understand how clinical databases contribute to study data review and downstream reporting activities.
Technical Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Computer Science or equivalent discipline.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company, biotechnology company, CRO or Regulatory Agency.
Relevant experience should emphasize building data collection and data assimilation solutions.
Experience with Oracle.
Experience with PL/SQL.
Experience with SAS.
Experience with Java.
Relational database design and database programming skills.
Preferred Technical Expertise
Experience with relational database technologies such as Oracle InForm, Oracle DMW, Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Access.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Knowledge of the drug-development process.
Understanding of clinical-trial data operations required for data review, study reports, regulatory submissions and safety updates.
Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to clinical development data.
Knowledge of relevant clinical data standards.
CDISC knowledge and experience are preferred.
Cross-Functional & Professional Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Decision-making capability.
Influencing and negotiation skills.
Project management capabilities.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional clinical study teams.
Ability to work within established SOPs, standards and study-specific requirements.
Ability to develop technical expertise and progressively broaden clinical data-management knowledge.
Work Arrangement
Full-time position.
Hybrid work arrangement.
Work location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable equal employment opportunity legislation.
Candidates should also review Pfizer's applicable guidance regarding acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during recruitment.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Oracle
PL/SQL
SAS
Java
Relational Database Design
Database Programming
Clinical Database Development
Clinical Data Management
Data Collection Solutions
Data Assimilation
Clinical Data Integrity
Data Capture Tools
SOP Compliance
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
The official posting does not disclose a salary range. Compensation is therefore best treated as dependent on relevant clinical database experience, technical programming capabilities, educational background and Pfizer's internal compensation framework for the Chennai role. Candidates should evaluate the complete total-rewards package rather than salary alone, including applicable performance-based compensation, benefits, healthcare coverage, retirement-related benefits, paid time off and other Pfizer employee benefits. Strong experience with Oracle, PL/SQL, SAS, relational database programming and clinical data standards may strengthen a candidate's compensation position.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation. It is dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of medicines and vaccines worldwide. The company focuses on breakthrough science to deliver innovative treatments across various therapeutic areas to improve health outcomes.
TEAM SIZE: 80,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Biopharmaceutical / Healthcare
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
This role provides a strong pathway into clinical database programming, clinical data management and broader Clinical Data Sciences careers. Experience gained in database design, data-capture solutions, clinical data standards and cross-functional study-team delivery can support progression toward Senior Database Analyst, Clinical Database Programmer, Clinical Data Manager, Clinical Data Standards Specialist or Clinical Data Sciences leadership roles. Developing deeper expertise in Oracle, SAS, PL/SQL, CDISC and clinical-trial data operations can also open opportunities in clinical programming, data standards, regulatory data operations and submission-focused roles. Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and Pfizer's standard database conventions can build a strong foundation for progressively more complex clinical-development responsibilities.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Tailor your resume around the exact technical requirements: Oracle, PL/SQL, SAS, Java, relational database design and database programming. Clearly demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO or regulatory-agency experience involving clinical data collection or assimilation solutions. Highlight any experience with Oracle InForm, Oracle DMW, SQL Server or MS Access. Prepare to explain how clinical databases support data integrity, data review, study reporting, regulatory submissions and safety updates. Revise CDISC fundamentals, clinical-trial data operations, regulatory data standards and database-development concepts. Also emphasize cross-functional collaboration, communication, decision-making and project-management experience. Be prepared to discuss how you would follow SOPs while developing a study-specific data-capture solution and how you would maintain consistency across clinical datasets.
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