Career as Clinical Data Specialist / Senior CDC at IQVIA, Kochi

Overview of the Role IQVIA, a global leader in healthcare data and technology solutions, is actively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Clinical Data Specialist (CDS) or Senior Clinical Data Coordinator (Sr CDC). This full-time, hybrid position is based in Kochi, India, and offers a prime opportunity to build a career in Clinical Data Management (CDM) within a premier organization.

Position Details

Parameter	Details
Position Title	CDS / Sr CDC
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. [IQVIA/Kochi/2026]
Host Institution	IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS)
Location	Kochi, Kerala, India (Hybrid Mode)
Employment Type	Full-time
Last Date to Apply	September 23, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical, biological, mathematical sciences, or a related scientific field is required.
Alternative Qualifications: Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
Core Competencies:
- Mandatory exposure to medical terminology.
- Robust attention to detail and high accuracy levels.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and computer proficiency skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and operate with a high degree of independence when resolving complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management Leadership:
- Serve as a Data Operations Coordinator (DOC) for a specific clinical protocol involving a smaller team (under 5 operations staff, excluding DE).
- Manage 15+ moderately complex central laboratory studies; may serve as the primary leadership backup for the DOC or Data Team Lead (DTL).
Technical & Process Support:
- Lead specific DM tasks under guidance (e.g., medical coding, database design, testing of programming that doesn’t require extensive coding).
- Conduct rigorous clinical data review, write/resolve data clarifications, and lead database audit teams.
Documentation & Coordination:
- Develop and test databases and edit specifications.
- Maintain precise understanding and compliance with core operating procedures (SOPs) and working instructions.
- Establish and cultivate effective, professional working relationships with the multidisciplinary CDM team, managers, and clients.

How to Apply

Application Link: Interested candidates should apply online using the designated link provided in the original notification.
Submission Deadline: Ensure all applications are submitted strictly on or before September 23, 2026.