Clinical Data Management Lead, FSP, home-based in South Africa | IQVIA
Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein
Deadline : January 29, 2026
About the Role
This elite remote role leads the strategic management of high-RPM clinical trial data and ensures 100% compliance with international scientific and ethical standards. Utilizing Oracle Clinical for database management and AWS for secure data scaling, the lead minimizes operational risk in global drug development. Their leadership leverages data-driven evidence to drive the commercial success of pharmaceutical innovations and national healthcare policy.
Data Team Lead, home-based
- You’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of data management services for multi-service projects, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. You will direct the team in areas of project planning, execution, financial management, communications and milestone deliverables.
Main responsibilities
- Provide leadership and vision to the team
- Manage and deliver several large scale, high complexity/non-standard aspect studies across a range of sponsors and Therapeutic areas
- Manage sponsors at both Study and Programme Level
- Manage delivery of areas requiring specific expertise (e.g Process, Finance)
- Ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
- Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements and provide technical expertise
- Ensure open communications with customer and Quintiles management to manage and meet contractual obligations
- Provide input for and perform direct negotiations with customer
- Establish strong communications with Data Operations team, functional leads, project managers and all other stake holders
- Support DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
- Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
- Track service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
- Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues; work with client data managers, vendors, internal team members for resolution
- Maintain internal tracking databases and systems
Minimum Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
- Around 5 years direct Data Management experience, including 3 or more years as a Clinical Data Management project lead is preferred
- Ability to maintain strong customer relationships
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Statistics is mandatory, with an MBA or Master’s in Data Management highly preferred. Career growth leads to Director of Clinical Operations or Global Data Head roles for those who demonstrate mastery of clinical informatics. Participating in specialized bootcamps in AI-driven healthcare and obtaining advanced certifications through professional platforms provides a pathway to high-paying global remote positions.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries for Clinical Data Leads range from R85,000 to R145,000, reflecting the high technical and regulatory complexity. High-income healthcare professionals should prioritize professional wealth management and offshore investment diversification to protect their long-term wealth.
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