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Tanuja Fernandes

@tanujafernandes

Clinical Data Management Director at Fortrea who led global CDM operations across regions, with up to 500 indirect reports.

India

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At Fortrea India (formerly Labcorp), I provided global functional leadership for Clinical Data Management across multiple regions, with up to 500 indirect reports. I owned operational strategy, workforce planning, delivery governance, and continuous improvement.

At Labcorp Drug Development / Covance, I led department-level delivery and developed global SOPs, training curricula, and competency frameworks to support harmonized operations and regulatory compliance. I also supported RFPs, bid defenses, and client presentations.

Earlier, at PAREXEL International, I played a key role in establishing and scaling a CDM operations team at a new delivery location. My experience also includes clinical data management quality, clinical data associate work, medical language QA, and medical transcription.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director, Clinical Data Management

Fortrea India

Oct 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 3 months)

Provided global functional leadership for CDM across multiple regions, leading senior managers and up to 500 indirect reports. Owned end-to-end CDM operational strategy, financial performance, and business development support.

Clinical Data Management Leadership Workforce Planning Financial Management RFP Bid Defense Process Optimization Digital Transformation ICH GCP SOP Development KPI Management Risk Management

Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

Labcorp Drug Development

Oct 2020 - Oct 2024 (4 years)

Provided department-level leadership ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of CDM services across multiple therapeutic areas. Directed operational management, SOP development, and business development support.

Clinical Data Management Leadership SOP Development Training Resource Planning Business Development Performance Management ICH GCP

Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management

Covance

Apr 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Led regional CDM delivery operations, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and contractual commitments. Developed operational strategies to improve productivity and data quality while reducing cost.

Clinical Data Management Operations Management Resource Allocation CAPA Process Improvement Quality Assurance

Manager / Associate Manager, Clinical Data Management

PAREXEL International

Jun 2012 - Apr 2018 (5 years 10 months)

Played a key role in establishing and scaling the CDM Operations team at a new delivery location. Managed senior CDM roles, monitored project financials, and trained staff.

Clinical Data Management Team Management Financial Monitoring Training Mentorship Quality Control