CareerPlan

Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote/Homebased)

Bloemfontein, South AfricaRemoteFull-time2026-07-28 → 2026-11-12
Remote

Core

Define, set-up, and ingest external data streams (labs, ECG, imaging, genomics, EHR, wearables) for clinical trials per protocol requirements.

Role type

Senior IC data acquisition specialist (clinical research)

Builds

Standardized external data streams and data transfer mechanisms into Clinical Data Repositories (CDR)

Domain

Clinical research / Life sciences

Required skills

Clinical trial data management, External data provider liaison, Data Transfer Agreement (tsDTA) development, Data mapping guidance creation, UAT of data transfers, SDTM knowledge, GCP/ICH guidelines, Data ingestion and transfer mechanisms

Preferred skills

Computer Science degree, Experience with Safety Lab/PK/Biomarkers/ECG data, Cross-functional global team experience

Technologies

CDR, SDTM, EHR, Wearables, Sensors, Central Labs, ECG, Medical Imaging, Genomics, Real World Data

Responsibilities

Execute deliverables for Standardized External Data Streams; Assess external data collection requirements per protocol; Liaise with key data stakeholders to establish data collection purpose and requirements; Create change requests for new test concepts or data structures; Develop trial-specific Data Transfer Agreements (tsDTA's); Ensure data transfer frequencies are sufficient; Translate medical and scientific concepts into data mapping guidance; UAT of test data transfers; Implement data transfer mechanisms for external data streams; Monitor availability and accuracy of external data streams.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC