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As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Clinical Research & AI Integration, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between clinical operations and digital technology enablement, driving innovation across data standards, lab systems, and AI-powered clinical platforms.
Position Summary
The SME will be responsible for defining, designing, and guiding technology-driven solutions across Clinical Trials, Central Labs, Data Management, and Regulatory systems. The role involves collaborating with technical, business, and domain teams to conceptualize and deploy next-generation digital platforms that align with ICH-Google Cloud Platform, CDSCO, FDA, and EMA regulatory frameworks.
The candidate must possess deep clinical domain expertise, experience in system implementation (LIMS, CTMS, LTMS, Lab Matrix, ULTRA, QLIMS, etc.), and a clear understanding of how AI/ML, data analytics, and automation can optimize trial efficiency and compliance.
Education & Experience
- Master s or Bachelor s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
- 10 12 years of total experience in clinical research, with a strong focus on IT system implementation and data standardization.
- Prior experience with CROs, central labs, or technology partners supporting pharma clients preferred.
- Certifications in CDISC, Google Cloud Platform, or Clinical Data Systems (e.g., Veeva, Medidata, Oracle) are advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the clinical domain expert to define functional requirements for digital transformation programs across the clinical research ecosystem.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design and implement AI-driven clinical data platforms, Lab Information Systems (LIMS), and Trial Management Tools (CTMS, LTMS, etc.).
- Drive process mapping, system validation, and integration across lab data, eClinical tools, and analytics systems.
- Provide guidance on regulatory compliance (21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, NDCT Rules 2019) and ensure adherence to global data standards (CDISC, HL7, FHIR).
- Lead cross-functional discussions with sponsors, CROs, and technology teams to define digital strategies for study setup, data management, and reporting.
- Support proposal development, client presentations, and solution design workshops for business expansion in the Life Sciences vertical.
- Define and maintain AI/ML enablement workflows for protocol digitization, data mapping, document automation, and RWE studies.
- Support training, mentoring, and upskilling of internal programmers and analysts in clinical research processes and system compliance.
- Contribute to building knowledge repositories, SOPs, and best practices for clinical technology delivery.
Mandatory Skills & Expertise
- Deep domain knowledge of clinical trial operations, data management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience with clinical and lab systems (CTMS, LIMS, LTMS, etc).
- Hands-on understanding of CDISC/CDASH/SDTM standards and data flow from EDC to submission.
- Experience in clinical automation workflows, digital pathology, or AI-based data extraction.
- Strong understanding of regulatory submissions, CTIS implementation, and protocol digitization (ICH M11).
- Working knowledge of integration technologies (HL7, Corepoint, APIs) and data validation workflows.
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Basic Technical Knowledge
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and clinical data lakes.
- Familiarity with RWE (Real-World Evidence) and SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) frameworks.
- Understanding of clinical data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire).
- Awareness of AI/ML models for clinical data classification, mapping, and automation.
- Basic experience in working with data pipelines and metadata-driven frameworks.
Soft Skills
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking to bridge clinical and digital perspectives.
- Excellent client-facing communication and presentation abilities.
- Leadership and mentoring skills to guide cross-functional and technical teams.
- Proactive problem solver with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work across geographies and functions, managing multiple projects in parallel.
- Commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and business growth objectives.