Benila Thomas
@benilathomas
Senior Clinical Data Management professional focused on end-to-end trial data quality and operational excellence.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Clinical Data Management professional with 14 years (+ 10 months) of experience managing end-to-end clinical trial activities across diverse therapeutic areas. With a post graduate degree in Biotechnology, I focus on problem-solving, improving customer satisfaction, and sustaining operational excellence through reliable, high-quality deliverables.
In my most recent role as Sr. Clinical Data Manager (March 2023 - May 2025) at Emerald Clinical Trials, I oversee studies from study kick-off to final deliverables, ensuring high-quality data deliverables as the Lead Data Manager. I establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external teams, perform sample size quality checks, resolve client queries with timely closure, and monitor vendor reviews and SAE reconciliation processes.
I also bring leadership and growth-minded experience as a Manager, CDM at Tata Consultancy Services (September 2021 - October 2022) and as a Sr. Clinical Data Coordinator at Quartesian Clinical Research (now Veranex) (October 2017 - September 2021), where I served as backup for LDM, owned clinical data cleaning, supported study start-up/conduct/close-out, and contributed to UAT, eCRF review, eTMF activities, and vendor reconciliations. I aim to be a reliable partner in the pursuit of medical advancements, committed to the mission of “Finding the Cure” for a “Healthy and Happy World.”
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Clinical Data Manager
Emerald Clinical Trials
Mar 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Oversaw clinical trials from study kick-off through final deliverables as Lead Data Manager, ensuring high-quality data deliverables and client query resolution. Collaborated with EDC designers and programmers, monitored vendor reviews and SAE reconciliation, and mentored team members to meet sponsor timelines and quality standards.
Manager, CDM
Tata Consultancy Services
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Managed clinical data management activities to ensure client requirements for quality deliverables and supported smooth project execution. Coordinated vendor reviews and SAE reconciliation, validated EDC build/programming with designers/programmers, mentored team members, and participated in internal and external audits.
Sr. Clinical Data Coordinator
Quartesian Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd (Veranex)
Oct 2017 - Sep 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Served as backup LDM for multiple projects and acted as point of contact for assigned clients and project management activities. Performed clinical data cleaning, UAT/database testing, eCRF review, SAE reconciliation/DURF management, vendor reconciliations, and supported eTMF activities and QC.
Clinical Data Coordinator
Quintiles Pvt. Ltd (IQVIA)
Jun 2010 - Mar 2015 (4 years 9 months)
Performed daily CRF review for completeness, accuracy, and consistency in Medidata Rave and identified discrepancies using edit checks and manual checks. Updated clinical databases based on resolved queries, coordinated QC and reconciliations across laboratory/ECG/IVRS/safety data, and supported database lock procedures and study documentation.
Asst. Clinical Data Associate
Icon Clinical Research India Pvt. Ltd
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 (2 years 6 months)
Conducted basic clinical data management and daily CRF reviews to ensure accurate, complete, and consistent clinical databases. Resolved query-driven discrepancies via computerized edit checks and updated tracking systems and study files to support ongoing data quality activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KSR College of Arts and Science
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biotechnology
Completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology from KSR College of Arts and Science under Periyar University.
Sir Syed College
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biotechnology
Completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology from Sir Syed College under Kannur University.
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Location
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