Clinical Data Services Associate - Clinical Data Management

Why This Role Matters
Clinical trials are the foundation of medical innovation, generating the evidence needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new therapies. High-quality clinical data is critical for regulatory compliance, patient safety, and successful trial outcomes. The Clinical Data Services Associate role in Clinical Data Management ensures that clinical trial data is accurately collected, validated, stored, and analyzed, enabling biopharma clients to make informed decisions while maintaining regulatory and quality standards. By providing reliable data management support, this role contributes directly to the efficiency and success of clinical research.

Job Description
The Clinical Data Services Associate will join the Life Sciences R&D vertical at Accenture, supporting the management and analysis of clinical trial data. This position is aligned with the Clinical, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory sub-offering, providing end-to-end support across clinical research activities, including local lab data management, clinical operations, and regulatory reporting. The associate will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of trial data, contributing to overall study quality and compliance with industry standards.

Key Features of the Role:
• Work within Accenture Life Sciences R&D supporting global clinical trials
• Gain exposure to the complete clinical research lifecycle, from data collection to analysis
• Develop expertise in clinical data management tools, standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Opportunity to work with leading biopharma clients across multiple therapeutic areas
• Support critical decision-making through accurate and timely data management

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Manage, process, and validate clinical trial data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Conduct data reconciliation, cleaning, and integration from local laboratories and study sites
• Maintain and update clinical databases according to study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Generate reports and data summaries to support clinical study teams and regulatory submissions
• Identify data discrepancies and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues
• Apply National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards in all data management tasks
• Support study planning, conduct, and analysis by providing high-quality clinical data
• Establish strong client relationships and effectively communicate updates, challenges, and solutions
• Perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree (MSc) in Life Sciences or related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience in clinical data management, clinical operations support, or laboratory data handling
• Knowledge of clinical trial data collection, validation, and analysis processes
• Familiarity with NIH, GCP, and other regulatory guidelines

Skills Required:
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively under pressure
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to establish strong client relationships
• Technical proficiency in clinical data management systems and tools

Experience and Skills:
Candidates should have hands-on experience managing clinical trial data, including validation, reconciliation, and reporting. Familiarity with laboratory data management, electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and clinical databases is preferred. The role requires attention to detail, adaptability, and strong collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Company Overview:
Accenture is a global professional services company specializing in digital, cloud, and security solutions. Operating across more than 40 industries, Accenture delivers strategy, consulting, technology, and operations services, as well as Accenture Song. With over 784,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture is committed to creating value and shared success through innovation and human ingenuity.

FAQs:
Who can apply?
• Candidates with an MSc in Life Sciences and 1–3 years of relevant experience in clinical data management

What skills are required?
• Clinical data management, local lab data handling, regulatory compliance, problem-solving

Is this a client-facing role?
• Yes, it involves collaboration with clients and clinical study teams

What systems will be used?
• Clinical trial databases, electronic data capture systems, and data management tools

Application Tips:
• Highlight experience with clinical data collection, validation, and reporting
• Emphasize familiarity with regulatory guidelines and NIH/GCP standards
• Showcase problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Include examples of collaboration with stakeholders in clinical studies