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# Sr External Data Specialist at eClinical Solutions

- **Company:** eClinical Solutions
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/eclinicalsolutions/jobs/5229576007

## Job description

eClinical Solutions helps life sciences organizations around the world accelerate clinical development initiatives with expert data services and the elluminate Clinical Data Cloud – the foundation of digital trials. Together, the elluminate platform and digital data services give clients self-service access to all their data from one centralized location plus advanced analytics that help them make smarter, faster business decisions.

## OVERVIEW

The Senior External Data Specialist is responsible for managing the processing of external and/or local lab data received at eClinical Solutions throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. The Senior External Data Specialist will provide subject matter expertise in external data handling of various external data sources (ie: central laboratories, imaging, PK, PD, eCOA, ePRO, etc.) to internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure high quality data. The Senior External Data Specialist works to ensure departmental SOPs, guidelines, regulatory and global standards are followed to maintain data integrity and ensure consistency across all assigned projects.

This position reports to the Manager, External Data.

## KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the duties outlined, performs additional duties and responsibilities based on developing skills and capabilities:

- Act as primary study contact, subject matter expert (SME) and liaison for external data and local lab processing on assigned studies for internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate to Clinical Data Manager, study team, and/or Manager, External Data problems involving local lab data point issues and validation issues.
- Communicate to vendors and client issues involving external data transfers, data point issues and validation issues.
- Perform QC of laboratory normal ranges prior to entry to ensure documents received are ICH/CGP compliant and accurate.
- Perform Lab Normal Range data entry and/or QC, meeting processing deliverables on time and with quality.
- Review study protocols and local lab and external data eCRF design in start-up, providing recommendations and insights into best approach for data aggregation and capture.
- Ensure clinical database supports data requirements and is in alignment with external vendor data.
- Perform QC of external data test transfers for acceptance.
- Maintain data transfer agreement set-up logs, reconciliation logs and/or change logs.
- Perform QC of laboratory normal ranges prior to entry to ensure documents received are ICH/CGP compliant and accurate.
- Verify the normal ranges are properly linked to the patient results in the local lab data collection module of the database.
- Review external vendor data and/or local laboratory data listings via elluminate® and issue queries or communicate data issues to internal and/or external team members.
- Review and provide input to DMP, IDROP and CCG to ensure local lab normal range and/or external data process for assigned study is accurately documented.
- Perform local lab and external vendor associated study start-up and build activities.
- Perform IST activities for local lab normal range population.
- Develop the local lab and external data exception listing specifications and QC the output for movement to production.
- Drive the set-up and implementation of external vendor data transfer agreements and specifications, working closely with the client, vendors, and functional teams.
- Provide study specific local lab and/or external vendor data driven metrics to Clinical Data Management, Client and/or Project Management.
- Report client and/or study level local lab and/or external vendor data driven units to Project Management for scope monitoring.
- Attend internal and external study team calls, as needed, for support of study specific local lab and external vendor data processes.
- Identify and recommend process improvements, working with functional team leads and management for developing, reviewing, and implementing processes and guidelines for external data and local lab data processing.
- Support management for reporting of external data and local lab KPI’s and performance metrics.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams on study reporting and data trending via clinical data analytics technologies for local laboratory and/or external vendor data to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Contribute to digital transformation in external data management, leveraging emerging technologies to streamline process, ensure compliance and stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Utilize technology including AI ML and advanced analytics to perform real time monitoring to proactively identify and address data discrepancies, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and quality of various external and local lab data.
- Facilitate external and local lab data cross-functional team training.
- Other duties as assigned.

Education/Language:

- Basic Science/Bachelor of Science degree in health-related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and directly related experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
- Medical Laboratory Technology certificate preferred.
- Excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).

Professional Skills & Experience

- 5+ years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information during interactions with staff at all levels.
- Understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11 and clinical trial methodology
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
- Excellent team player and collaborator
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Detail oriented, ability to multitask, with strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of clinical data management processes and vendor data processing
- Familiarity with various 3rd party vendors and data transfers.
- Understands a variety of external data types and methodologies.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Considerable experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry.

Technical Skills & Experience

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- Accurate keyboarding skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Clinical Data Management System(s) knowledge, including Electronic Data Capture system(s)

Accelerate your skills and career within a fast-growing company while impacting the future of healthcare. We have shared our story, now we look forward to learning yours!

eClinical Solutions is a people first organization. Our inclusive culture values the contribution that diversity brings to our business. We celebrate individual experiences that connect us and that inspire innovation in our community. Our team seeks out opportunities to learn, grow and continuously improve. Bring your authentic self, you are welcome here!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Our management team is committed to the principle that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, culture fit and business need.

## About eClinical Solutions

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: eClinical Solutions provides a unified data and analytics platform and biometrics services to help biopharma researchers manage clinical trial complexity and accelerate drug development.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no public ticker; funding stage not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA (with a major office in Bangalore, India)
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Raj Indupuri (President & Co-Founder), Bob Arnesen (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Life Sciences / Clinical Research Technology (Clinical Data Management & Analytics)
- **Target customers**: Biopharma companies, contract research organizations (CROs), clinical researchers – primarily B2B/Enterprise
- **Mission statement**: "To make clinical research data acquisition and analysis easy and intelligent to help bring new treatments to patients faster."

## Products & Services
- **elluminate Clinical Data Cloud®**: A unified platform that covers data ingestion, standardization, analytics, risk management, and operational insights.
- **elluminate Data Central**: AI-powered data capture and management for complex trials.
- **elluminate Mapper**: Automated mapping and standardization of clinical data (including AI-driven SDTM automation).
- **elluminate RBQM (Risk-Based Quality Management)**: Holistic risk management and monitoring.
- **elluminate Operational Insights**: Data-driven trial operations management.
- **elluminate Protocol Deviations**: Centralized deviation management.
- **elluminate Statistical Computing Environment (SCE)**: Accelerates and automates statistical analyses.
- **elluminate Sample Management Analytics**: Automated sample tracking and analytics.
- **Biometrics Services**: Functional service provider (FSP) offerings including clinical data management, biostatistics, and statistical programming.
- **eIQ Review**: AI-driven data review and management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Not disclosed; headcount is 500+ employees (as of 2025).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No funding rounds publicly listed; strategic partners include OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake (for AI initiatives).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded AI capabilities in 2025 with a dedicated Chief Transformation and AI Officer.
  - Introduced elluminate Agents and enterprise AI governance.
  - Grew from 120+ clients and 500+ employees (up from earlier milestones).
  - 28 open positions across R&D, Data Engineering, and QA (as of mid-2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified data + AI platform**: Combines clinical data management, analytics, and risk monitoring in one integrated cloud solution – reducing fragmentation.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Founded by clinical data veterans; 500+ employees with specialized life sciences knowledge.
- **AI-first strategy**: Early adoption of generative AI (via partnerships with OpenAI, Anthropic) embedded into workflows (e.g., AI-driven SDTM mapping, eIQ Review).
- **Proven client base**: Serves 120+ leading biopharma organizations globally.

## Strategic Focus
- Accelerating AI transformation: The company appointed a Chief Transformation and AI Officer in 2025 to drive a 20% enterprise-wide productivity improvement and embed AI agents across the elluminate platform.
- Expanding global delivery model: Growth in Bangalore office and continuation of hybrid/remote work options.
- Deepening partnerships with cloud and AI leaders (AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, OpenAI, Anthropic) to stay at the forefront of clinical innovation.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Employees directly contribute to faster development of life-saving therapies. The company states: "Work as though the healthcare industry depends on it—because ultimately it will."
- **Culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. "New ideas are encouraged and innovation is at our core."
- **Work model**: Hybrid (Mansfield, MA – 2-3 days/week) and remote options available; Bangalore office offers hybrid/remote flexibility.
- **Career growth**: 28 open roles across senior levels (Principal, Senior) and emerging areas like AI engineering, data science, and QA. Structured career paths in both technology and biometrics services.
- **Perks**: Not explicitly detailed, but a strong focus on professional development, team connection, and impactful work.

## Sources
1. [eclinicalsol.com – Homepage](https://www.eclinicalsol.com/)
2. [eclinicalsol.com – About](https://www.eclinicalsol.com/about/)
3. [eclinicalsol.com – Careers](https://www.eclinicalsol.com/careers/)
4. [Greenhouse – eClinical Solutions Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/eclinicalsolutions)

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