Neha Verma

About Neha Verma

With over 9+ years of experience in clinical research, I specialize in global study management and team leadership at IQVIA, where I serve as the Clinical Data Team Lead. My role focuses on providing strategic oversight to Study Data Managers, mentoring cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with study goals, timelines, and regulatory standards. I am adept at managing end-to-end clinical trial operations, including TMF compliance, project documentation. My professional mission is to enable the successful delivery of high-quality clinical trials through effective communication, collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards. Leveraging my expertise in team management, EDC systems, and Workday, I work to streamline processes and drive impactful outcomes. I am committed to maintaining transparency with sponsors and facilitating collaboration across global teams to achieve shared project goals.

Experience

1. Clinical Data Team Lead

   IQVIA

   Oct 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Lead global clinical trials as the Sponsor Oversight Lead, ensuring alignment with timelines and quality expectations. • Serve as main point of contact for sponsors, leading calls, driving follow-ups, and maintaining transparent communication. • Provide strategic oversight to global Study Data Managers (SDMs); mentor and guide cross-functional teams to successful delivery. Project Leadership & Oversight • Own end-to-end project management, ensuring alignment with study goals, timelines, and regulatory standards.• TMF Compliance (Review for vendor data and Data Management)• Develop and maintain core project documents: Responsibility Matrix, Project Timelines, Risk Management Plans, Communication Plans, Budget Plans, and Vendor Oversight Plans. • Monitor overall study progress; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans. • Manage project financials including budget tracking, forecasting, and compliance with SOWs. • Oversee and monitor vendor and freelancer performance, ensuring consistency with timelines and deliverables. • Drive process improvements through industry-standard tools and techniques to optimize efficiency. • Ensure ongoing compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, internal SOPs, and sponsorspecific procedures.Team & Quality Management • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training for new team members. • Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing development for CDM staff. • Champion quality assurance by reviewing DMPs, implementing QC plans, and resolving compliance issues across studies. • Collaborated with client data managers and internal teams to drive process improvements. • Acted as escalation point for unresolved data issues; coordinated with clients and vendors. • Independently managed project budgets, SOWs, and change orders. • Supported junior DTLs in delivery, compliance, and tracking activities.

Education

• Ramnarain Ruia College

  Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research and Data Management., Msc

  2014 — 2015

• Ramnarain Ruia College

  Master of Science - MS, Zoology

• Ramnarain Ruia College

  Master of Science (MSc), Zoology/Animal Biology

  2013 — 2015

• Birla college, mumbai

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), zoology

  2011 — 2013