Cognizant has published five job openings in Clinical Data Management (CDM), including SPE, SME, and TL-level positions. The roles cover clinical data cleaning, query management, database lock activities, study setup, third-party data reconciliation, and clinical trial data management.
The openings were published on 28 October 2026, with positions listed in Mumbai and Pune. The work model is hybrid for the SPE and SME listings, while the TL listing also mentions a remote work option.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Cognizant |
| Job Department | Clinical Data Management (CDM) |
| Job Category | Technology & Engineering |
| Total Roles | 5 |
| Job Locations | Mumbai and Pune |
| Work Model | Hybrid; remote option mentioned for TL |
| Date Published | 28 October 2026 |
| Experience | 4+ years of relevant core CDM experience for the TL role |
Positions Available
1. SPE – Clinical Data Management
- Job ID: 00070872871
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Work Model: Hybrid
2. SME – Clinical Data Management
- Job ID: 00070334021
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Work Model: Hybrid
3. SPE – Clinical Data Management
- Job ID: 00071017031
- Location: Pune, India
- Work Model: Hybrid
4. SPE – Clinical Data Management
- Job ID: 00070739511
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Work Model: Hybrid
5. TL – Clinical Data Management
- Job ID: 00069760912
- Preferred Locations: Mumbai and Pune; other locations may also be considered
- Work Arrangement: Remote work option available
Responsibilities
The Clinical Data Management positions involve the following activities, depending on the role:
- Perform clinical data cleaning and manual and system checks.
- Update relevant trackers and manage discrepancies, queries, and issue resolution.
- Execute database lock activities.
- Identify activities that are not meeting client service-level agreements (SLAs) and develop action plans in coordination with the Team Lead.
- Archive documentation and information according to quality, security, and audit requirements.
- Support multiple clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas.
- Provide technical oversight when required.
- Participate in innovation and process improvement initiatives for the SME role.
- Perform end-to-end Clinical Data Management activities, including study setup, study conduct, reconciliation, review of statistical comments, and study closeout for the TL role.
Eligibility and Qualifications
SPE and SME – Clinical Data Management
The supplied job descriptions emphasize experience in clinical data management activities and exposure to the following systems and processes:
- RAVE and/or Veeva EDC.
- Clinical data cleaning, query management, and database lock activities.
- Third-party data handling, including laboratory, pharmacokinetic (PK), and imaging data.
- Client-facing communication.
- Spotfire reporting tool knowledge.
The SME role additionally requires hands-on study setup experience.
TL – Clinical Data Management
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in core Clinical Data Management.
- End-to-end CDM knowledge covering setup, conduct, and closeout.
- Strong communication skills.
- SAS checks are mandatory.
- RBQM and visualization knowledge is good to have.
- Statistical checks using Pinnacle 21 are good to have.
The TL job description identifies CROs, TCS, and Accenture as target organizations.
Required Skills
| Skill | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Clinical data cleaning and query management | Relevant to SPE and SME roles |
| RAVE / Veeva EDC | Working exposure |
| Spotfire | Knowledge |
| Third-party data handling | Lab, PK, imaging, etc. |
| Study setup | Hands-on experience for SME |
| End-to-end CDM | Required for TL |
| SAS checks | Must-have for TL |
| Pinnacle 21 statistical checks | Good to have for TL |
| RBQM and visualization | Good to have for TL |
| Client communication | Relevant to CDM roles; very good communication skills for TL |
