Data Standards Engineer (CDISC) - m/w/d

Job Title: Data Standards Engineer (CDISC) - m/w/d

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

• Support clients and IQVIA as an authority in the use and application of CDISC standards through communication, collaboration, training, and mentorship.
• Partner with project statisticians and programming teams to develop global tools that support project programming needs and the effective implementation of CDISC standards.
• Lead the implementation of productivity tools for IQVIA and clients to improve compliance, efficiency, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Provide training and mentorship in the use of technology and systems, such as metadata repositories, to support IQVIA and clients in the implementation and management of standards.
• Ensure that work delivered to clients meets minimum submission requirements as defined by FDA guidance and other applicable regulatory guidance.
• Guide clients in the interpretation and application of CDISC standards through governance teams.
• Monitor regulatory authority and standards organization websites for updates and communicate relevant changes to IQVIA leadership.
• Contribute to other IQVIA initiatives as a CDISC standards representative.
• Participate in CDISC and other relevant industry standards teams and initiatives.
• Represent IQVIA within the industry as a leader in the use of standards and automation.
• Support leadership in the development and continuous improvement of processes and tools that enable CDISC compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with CDISC standards, including:
  • SDTM: minimum of 7 years of experience.
  • ADaM: minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Experience with CDASH is desirable.
• Experience participating in industry standards initiatives or working groups, such as CDISC, HL7, TransCelerate, PHUSE, or similar organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret standards and regulatory guidance and apply them appropriately to complex study-specific scenarios.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, quality, and compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and defend standards-related recommendations and achieve alignment across different stakeholders.
• Ability to critically evaluate study-specific requirements, challenge proposed approaches where appropriate, and develop pragmatic solutions while maintaining standards compliance.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make well-reasoned standards-related decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within cross-functional and global teams.
• More than 6 years of SAS programming experience is preferred. Experience with additional programming languages, such as R or Python, is advantageous.
• Experience mentoring and developing others in the interpretation and application of CDISC standards.
• Experience supporting submissions to regulatory authorities is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest and active involvement in standards-related activities, either within or outside the company, is expected, for example through CDISC, PHUSE, TransCelerate, or other relevant industry initiatives.

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