Clinical Data Manager

Life Sciences Industry

Dubai, UAE

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Data Management Plans (DMP), CRF design, and validation procedures to ensure data integrity.
  • Oversee the electronic data capture (EDC) systems, database building, and validation checks.
  • Perform data entry cleaning, resolve queries, manage discrepancies, and oversee data reconciliation.
  • Ensure all data management processes comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM).
  • Work with clinical operations, biostatisticians, and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
  • Manage the timely lock of the database and transfer of datasets for statistical analysis.
  • Increasingly, CDMs will use automated and AI-augmented tools for medical coding, anomaly detection, and data validation to speed up database locks.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in clinical management.
  • English, both written and verbal, is compulsory.
  • A problem-solving mindset helps in identifying gaps and finding practical solutions during the study process.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies is valuable, especially as digital tools continue to evolve in this field.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard data analysis and reporting software, such as SAS, SQL, and/or Oracle Clinical.

FAQs

What is the expected salary of a person working in this role?

The salary packages range from AED 10,000 to AED 35,000+ per month, depending on the experience.

What is the future of a person who has spent years as a clinical data manager?

With years of experience, that person can be promoted as Director of Data Management, Clinical Operations Director, or a Freelance Auditor.

Which firms in the UAE open vacancies for this role?

You will find contract research organizations, pharmaceutical & biotech companies, or major healthcare providers of the UAE looking for these roles.

How will my Arabic proficiency help me boost the chances of being hired?

Being proficient in Arabic gives you an additional advantage of being called for an interview.

What is the mode of this role?

This is a full-time position, but some companies even look for remote workers or those who are willing to work on a contract basis.