Job Title: Clinical Data Specialist
Company: Fortrea
Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Company Overview:
Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to scientific rigor and excellence in clinical development. With decades of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, Fortrea offers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With operations in over 90 countries and a team of over 19,000 staff, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development to benefit partners and patients worldwide.
Summary of Responsibilities:
As a Clinical Data Specialist at Fortrea, you will ensure that all allocated projects are executed in strict accordance with protocols, SOPs, and GCP standards. Your responsibilities include:
- Reading and following study timelines for on-time deliverables.
- Reviewing clinical trial data and raising queries to resolve errors or missing information.
- Running additional programs to support data review activities.
- Generating, resolving, and tracking queries to address problematic data.
- Interacting with project team members to support Data Management aspects of projects.
- Generating and QCing data listings for internal data review.
- Assisting with testing of edit checks, database screen design, and functionality.
- Supporting the completion of Database Lock and Unlock activities.
- Training new staff on project-specific Data Management processes.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
- University/college degree in life sciences, health sciences, information technology, or related subjects, or certification in allied health professions.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Experience (Minimum Required):
- 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in data management with increasing responsibility.
- Knowledge of one or more therapeutic areas.
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to adhere to project timelines.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
- Knowledge of effective clinical data management practices.
- Good oral and written communication skills.