Clinical Data Management Career Guide: Roles, Salary 2025 & Future Scope

Clinical Data Manager

Responsible for overseeing data collection, validation, and management throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

6.9 LPA

Clinical Data Coordinator

Assists with data entry, validation, and query resolution to maintain accurate trial data.

5.5 LPA

Clinical Data Analyst

Analyzes clinical trial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

4.8 LPA

CDM Project Manager

Manages clinical data projects, timelines, resources, and team coordination.

18.2 LPA

Clinical Database Programmer (e.g., SAS Programmer)

Develops programs to extract, transform, and analyze clinical trial data.

8.8 LPA

Data Validation Specialist

Focuses on identifying and resolving data inconsistencies or discrepancies in trial data.

2.5 LPA

Quality Control (QC) Associate

Ensures all CDM processes and data outputs meet predefined quality standards.

5.5 LPA

ABC Healthcare Solutions

IQVIA

PQR Clinical Services 

Vimta Labs Ltd.

Syneos Health

Metropolis Healthcare

Clinical Data Manager

Pharmaceutical Companies, CROs

Clinical Data Coordinator

Hospitals, CROs, Biotech Firms

Clinical Data Analyst

Pharma, IT & Healthcare Analytics Firms

CDM Project Manager

CROs, Pharma Companies

SAS Programmer/Database Programmer

IT Services, Pharma, Biotech

Data Validation Specialist

Clinical Research Organizations, Pharma Companies

Quality Control (QC) Associate

CROs, Pharma Quality Assurance Departments

Medical Coder

Healthcare IT, Hospitals, Clinical Research Units

Clinical Research Associate

Hospitals, CROs, Research Institutions

Regulatory Data Specialist

Pharma Regulatory Affairs, CROs