Sr. Clinical Data Management Analyst

Cognizant is a large IT consulting that leverages modern technologies to transform a variety of business operations. We are seeking a Senior Clinical Data Management Analyst who will be responsible for managing clinical trial data. This person should be a clinical data management professional with a thorough understanding of the end-to-end clinical trial study lifecycle. They should be well versed with study setup, conduct, closeout and archival activities. They should also be able to manage clinical study teams and vendors and have their say from a data management perspective. They are ultimately responsible for keeping the data cleaning on track and need to be in a ready position to meet milestones as planned. Please note that this is a hybrid role in Chicago, IL or Florham Park, NJ. Only local candidates that don't need to relocate will be considered. Role ResponsibilitiesReview Clinical Study Blueprint (CSB), eCOA Specification (For external vendors), Protocol, eCOA Localization Activities, IRT Specification, IDTS, LAB SOW, Data Transfer Specification, Test Documentations, LAB PSA, Study Specific LAB Test Code list (Master Test Code List Lookup), Data Management Plan, EXECUTIVE DBL Summary Dashboard, EDC Specification (CRF and Edit checks) for oversight and expertiseResponsible for Adding Resources to TESLAOversee Activities that PDM is responsible forHost startup meetings, HOS meetings, vendor oversight meeting (IRT), Study Specific Vendor Oversight Meeting (eCOA)Create Data Cleaning plan, HOS slides, Smartsheet Study Specific Project Plans, Standard Deviation Requests, Data Transfer Specification requests, IDRP ShellSend Start Up Go Live Notification email (EDC, IRT, eCOA, LSH/SAM)Perform Quarterly Query Review processPerform Snapshot, Interim Lock and Final Lock CompletionSend RAND/RNKIT request to vendorSend Milestone completion notification emailsDesired Skills & ExperienceAt least a Bachelor's Degree in a Life Sciences field is required/4-6 years of experience managing clinical trial dataExperience working with Viva & Rave Metadata Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 - $86,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Created: 2026-02-13