Data Manager I

Location: Bangalore, India

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Join Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and help ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical trial data that drives better patient outcomes and advances medical research. As a Data Manager I within our Digital Physiology Solutions team, you will serve as a key partner to Sponsors, project teams, and operational stakeholders, overseeing critical data management activities throughout the study lifecycle. You will play a central role in ensuring data quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of study data while building strong customer relationships and contributing to the successful execution of clinical research programs. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with global teams and Sponsors while supporting innovative digital physiology solutions used in clinical trials worldwide.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and incentives.

• Provident fund and medical insurance.

• Engaging employee programs and local events.

• Modern office spaces and hybrid work flexibility.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Sponsors and internal teams regarding data management activities, including data collection, cleaning, reconciliation, delivery, database lock, and study timelines.

• Collaborate with Sponsors and cross-functional teams to define and maintain Data Management Plans (DMPs) that support study requirements and deliverables.

• Develop and implement data review strategies, standard and study-specific edit checks, and data processing guidelines to ensure high-quality study data.

• Partner with operational teams to support study setup activities, including demographic collection requirements, visit schedules, and data collection processes.

• Lead the development, review, approval, and maintenance of data transfer specifications, file requirements, and associated documentation.

• Coordinate with programming teams to support data transfer requests, edit check development, and study-specific reporting requirements.

• Review and validate data outputs and file formats to ensure compliance with Sponsor requirements and quality standards.

• Manage database lock activities and timelines to ensure data integrity and on-time delivery of study milestones.

• Act as the primary escalation point for data correction requests, data queries, and Sponsor concerns, working collaboratively with Data Coordinators, Project Managers, and operational teams to resolve issues.

• Participate in the review and approval of study configurations and data management components to ensure quality study setup and execution.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready study documentation, including Data Management Plans, data transfer specifications, reconciliation records, and Sponsor communications.

• Lead routine study status meetings with Sponsors, CROs, and internal teams, including agenda preparation, meeting facilitation, and meeting minutes distribution.

• Process routine data deliveries and support sample, interim, complete, and final data transfers throughout the study lifecycle.

• Monitor study progress, manage priorities, and consistently deliver exceptional customer service while meeting agreed timelines and commitments.

• Identify out-of-scope requests and collaborate with Project Management teams to ensure appropriate change order review and processing.

• Support departmental metrics, reporting activities, process improvement initiatives, and operational excellence programs.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Clinical Research, Data Science, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of data management, clinical research, data coordination, or related industry experience.

• Experience working directly with customers, Sponsors, CROs, or other external stakeholders preferred.

• Understanding of clinical trial processes, clinical data management principles, and the drug development lifecycle.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with clinical databases, data review processes, data reconciliation activities, and data transfer requirements preferred.

• Exposure to SAS, SQL, or other data analysis and reporting tools is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of CDISC standards, including SDTM, is considered an advantage.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal teams and external customers while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.