Job Overview / Description
The Clinical Data Associate (CDA) – Advanced at IQVIA is a mid–senior level role responsible for supporting and leading data management activities across clinical trials. The position involves ensuring high-quality clinical data, coordinating with global teams, providing subject-matter expertise, mentoring junior staff, and supporting Data Managers in operational oversight. The role is full-time, hybrid, and based in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Job Summary
The Advanced CDA serves as the primary support to the Clinical Data Manager, proactively identifying risks, troubleshooting data issues, guiding study setup activities, and managing workflow for assigned CDAs. The role contributes to documentation, vendor interactions, quality compliance, and data review processes to ensure accurate and timely delivery of clinical data. This position also requires strong technical knowledge, project coordination skills, and experience with Rave and industry standards (CDISC, SDTM, CDASH).
Key Responsibilities
Study & Data Management Support
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Provide timely status updates, including issues, risks, and progress to Data Managers and Data Management Leaders.
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Act as the main point of contact for the Clinical Data Manager, proactively identifying data risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
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Assist with study setup activities, including creation of DVRs (Data Validation Rules).
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Create or contribute to Data Management documents (e.g., eCRF Completion Guidelines).
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Review and provide input for essential DM documents (e.g., IRP, DMP).
Operational Coordination
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Assign and coordinate work across CDAs allocated to the trial.
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Work closely with the Global Data Manager to understand prioritisation, deadlines, and deliverables.
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Assist the Data Management Leader in ensuring TMF (Trial Master File) compliance.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
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Communicate with external vendors to resolve data reconciliation issues.
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Support cross-functional, global, and multi-regional collaboration.
Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise
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Train, mentor, and support CDA staff.
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Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and participate in SME forums.
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Act as a delegate for the Data Manager as needed.
Job Requirements
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in a Health or Science discipline.
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Training or knowledge in clinical research is required.
Experience
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More than 3 years of Data Management experience (Advanced CDA level).
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Mandatory experience working on clinical trials.
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Rave EDC experience is mandatory.
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Proven experience working within diverse global clinical research teams.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
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Strong knowledge of CDISC, SDTM, CDASH, and other industry standards.
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Understanding of clinical data systems, data capture platforms, and relevant technologies.
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Project management and vendor management skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.