Ratna K.

Associate Data Team Lead

Visakhapatnam, India

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 4 months

Associate Data Team Lead

IQVIA

  • Supported and coordinated all study start-up activities in clinical data management, including CRF design, edit check specification development, and database setup as per protocol and standards

  • Contributed to preparation and review of Data Management Plan (DMP), Data Validation Plan (DVP), Data Review Plan (DRP), and Data Transfer Specifications (DTS)

  • Performed user acceptance testing for database build and edit checks, documented issues, coordinated resolutions, and ensured timely database go-live

  • Assisted in annotated CRF preparation and validation to support CDISC/CDASH submission compliance

  • Supported external vendor data setup for lab, imaging, and PK data, ensuring specification finalization and data transfer mechanisms

  • Collaborated with biostatistics, programming, clinical operations, and medical monitoring teams for database activation readiness

  • Maintained study documentation according to SOPs and regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11)

  • Monitored start-up metrics to ensure all deliverables met quality standards and project timelines

  • Participated in kick-off and study setup meetings to identify data management risks and mitigation plans

  • Provided ongoing support for database amendments, ensuring proper testing and implementation post go-live

  • Led data cleaning and discrepancy management for multiple Phase II–III studies, achieving over 98% query resolution

  • Streamlined query review cycles by implementing prioritization metrics, improving turnaround time by 25%

  • Identified and resolved protocol deviations and visit date discrepancies between EDC and external source data

  • Monitored and maintained query aging reports and coordinated with site teams for timely resolution

  • Reduced query backlog by implementing weekly site query review dashboards

  • Automated recurring query detection through predefined logic

  • Oversaw external data reconciliation (Lab, ECG, Imaging, PK, SAE) with over 99% accuracy

  • Coordinated with vendors and data programmers to resolve mismatches and implemented a standardized reconciliation tracker

  • Reviewed and validated medical coding to ensure dictionary version alignment with protocol requirements

  • Maintained and updated Clean Patient Tracker with color-coded dashboards to monitor subject-level cleaning status

  • Acted as central contact for data management, clinical operations, medical coding, and biostatistics during review cycles

  • Conducted weekly data review and reconciliation meetings with sponsor teams

  • Proposed and implemented a standardized data cleaning workflow, reducing review time per subject by 15%

  • Contributed to edit check refinement post-UAT by identifying recurring data entry issues

  • Contributed to successful database go-live within agreed timelines and quality expectations

  • Improved database build cycle time through coordination with EDC and programming teams

  • Achieved 100% on-time database go-live by optimizing UAT and cross-functional coordination

  • Implemented process improvements that reduced build timelines by 15–20%

  • Ensured 100% subject clean status and coordinated cross-functional reviews before database lock

  • Conducted final data review and discrepancy checks to confirm data accuracy

  • Coordinated closure of all queries and documented completion of data management activities for audit readiness

Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
11 months

Senior Clinical Data Manager

Accenture

  • Performed protocol-level clinical data review and cleaning activities to support trials and maintain data quality
  • Worked with project data managers to resolve issues and escalate to clients as needed
  • Closed out system-generated queries or reissued if required
  • Raised and closed queries in the EDC system identified through listing review
  • Trained and mentored additional data managers
  • Learned processes and technology for external data review
  • Ensured completeness and validity of lab data through data entry and electronic loading follow-up
  • Interacted with project data managers on data quality issues and tracked review progress
  • Froze and locked clean subjects when applicable
  • Provided inputs for CRF Completion Guidelines updates
  • Identified and resolved manual and system-generated queries using external data templates
  • Maintained standard query language
  • Performed QC activities under supervision of the lead
  • Executed ad hoc tasks as requested by clients
  • Adhered to document uploading standards
Mar 2021 - Sep 2023
2 years 7 months

Clinical Data Manager

TCS

  • Reviewed clinical trial data in accordance with data management plans
  • Prepared study status and clean patient tracker reports for upper management
  • Ensured studies met timelines and milestones
  • Reviewed and resolved auto-generated system queries and performed manual checks per guidelines and protocol
  • Issued manual queries and tracked, reviewed, and closed all query responses
  • Followed up on field monitor queries during study close-out and emergency situations
  • Performed SAE reconciliation between clinical and safety databases
  • Supported training of project staff on standardized data management practices
  • Created metrics reports to prioritize and monitor query resolution and backlog
Sep 2018 - Mar 2021
2 years 7 months

Junior Data Analyst

Cognizant

  • Closed out daily queries and performed peer reviews
  • Conducted database freezing and locking activities for assigned studies
  • Managed all activities related to conduct and close-out phase of studies

Summary

To work with a forward-thinking organization where I can apply my knowledge and skills and be part of a team that actively contributes to the organization's growth.

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Telugu
Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2018

Aditya College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy · Pharmacy · Surampalem, India · 70%

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Sri Chaitanya Junior College

Higher Secondary Examination · Bi.P.C · Visakhapatnam, India · 77%

Oct 2010 - Jun 2010

Delhi Public School

Secondary Examination · India · 7 points

Certifications & licenses

67th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress

JSS University

National Level Seminar On Healthcare And Outcomes Research

Raghavendra Institute Of Pharmaceutical Education And Research (RIPER)

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