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Swati Bhargava

Swati Bhargava

Senior Manager/ Associate Director Data Management
Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic clinical data management leader with over 17 years of experience in Rare Disease, Diabetes, and Oncology, developed through impactful roles at Novo Nordisk and IQVIA. Expertise in enhancing operational efficiency via innovative risk-based data review strategies and robust data quality frameworks. Advocates for talent development and mentoring, fostering the next generation of data professionals while leveraging automation and emerging technologies to optimize clinical workflows. Committed to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, with a proven track record of enhancing trial outcomes and elevating patient care through strategic leadership and collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Manager-Centralised Data Review

Novo Nordisk, Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2025
  • Clinical Data Management Leader with expertise in Rare Disease, Advanced Therapies, and Diabetes Therapeutic Areas.
  • Proven experience leading high-performing teams of clinical data insights and project managers within centralized data review functions.
  • Skilled in driving operational excellence by establishing baseline criteria and efficiency parameters that enhance departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and overall performance.
  • Adept at managing complex, resource-intensive therapeutic areas by applying deep functional expertise, and strategic resource oversight. Strong track record in leading cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams, resolving project challenges, and making data-driven decisions aligned with organizational goals.
  • Brings in-depth knowledge of drug development, clinical trial processes, data acquisition, clinical data strategy, and risk-based quality management, and monitoring approaches.
  • Recognized for a hands-on leadership style, and a consistent focus on innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence in clinical data operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, aligning organizational objectives, and enhancing decision-making.

Senior Manager- Data Management

IQVIA
09.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Manager – Oncology and Immuno-Oncology Therapeutic Area.

  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement data management strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to optimize data governance frameworks, resulting in improved compliance and reduced risk exposure across projects.
  • Mentored junior staff on data management best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Established key performance indicators for data quality metrics, driving accountability and enhancing decision-making processes across departments.
  • Experienced in leading a team of people and project managers to ensure consistent, high-quality, and timely delivery of clinical data management projects across multiple country-specific studies.
  • Accountable for resource planning and alignment in collaboration with Country Leads, driving project health, and operational success.
  • Oversight responsibilities include managing SLAs, KPIs, and financial performance across projects, while monitoring key performance metrics to identify trends, and drive process improvements.
  • Actively mentor managers to enhance leadership effectiveness, team engagement, and professional development. Skilled in optimizing resource utilization, ensuring cost efficiency, and promoting knowledge sharing across projects and departments.

Manager, CDM

IQVIA India
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Manager – Oncology & Immuno-Oncology Therapeutic Area
  • Led a team of people and project managers to ensure the consistent, timely, and high-quality delivery of clinical data management projects.
  • Oversaw SLA and KPI tracking, finance reviews, and departmental performance metrics for client projects. Provided strategic leadership and mentorship to managers, focusing on enhancing managerial effectiveness, team development, and engagement.
  • As the Oversight Project Manager, I managed resource planning to meet project objectives while maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Monitored project quality and performance trends, driving continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across teams and departments.


Associate Manager- Data Management

IQVIA
10.2016 - 01.2019
  • Led a team of data management professionals, overseeing resource planning, staff utilization, recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
  • Provided expert guidance on key data management deliverables, including eCRF design, database setup, validation, and data management plans.
  • Served as Project Manager for multiple large-scale studies, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery while managing scope, budget, and client expectations. Actively contributed to departmental initiatives, process improvements, metrics tracking, and internal tool development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Assistant Manager-Data Management

IQVIA
04.2013 - 09.2016
  • Served in a dual role as Line Manager and Data Team Lead (RAVE Database, 2014–2016), managing team performance, client deliverables, and issue resolution.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for data management activities, driving process improvements, and team development.
  • Led training, performance reviews, and recruitment, while ensuring high-quality project execution.
  • Also contributed as a Subject Matter Expert for external data and lab processes, and played a key role in metrics, SLAs, and productivity tracking initiatives.

Senior Clinical Data Coordinator

IQVIA
10.2011 - 03.2013
  • Served as the primary point of contact for data management deliverables and issue resolution, collaborating with clients, vendors, and internal teams. Acted as Subject Matter Expert for external data while driving process efficiency and training project teams.
  • Full-time

Clinical Data Coordinator

Query Management
02.2010 - 10.2011
  • Data and Listings review, Query Management, Encoding
  • Full-time

Assistant Clinical Data Associate

ICON Clinical Research
06.2008 - 02.2010
  • Data Validation, Query Management, Performance of Quality Control
  • Activities of Data and Project deliverables, Validate programmed edit checks
  • Writing Edit Checks for both EDC Studies and Paper-studies. During the tenure I had also worked as a coordinator with the Institute Sai Bio Sciences and was involved in training and mentoring the freshers in the organization
  • Full-time

Senior Research Fellow

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
10.2003 - 12.2003
  • Key Responsibilities: Worked for a Project using Tissue Culture technique for finding the causes and the mechanism of Iron Chlorosis in Sugarcane
  • Full-time

Education

MSc - Clinical Research

ICRI
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2008

MSc - Plant Physiology

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
06.2003

Skills

  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Efficient resource management
  • Proven people management skills
  • Digital transformation expertise
  • Clinical data oversight
  • Risk analysis in data review
  • Therapeutic area management

Certification

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (NET) January 2005 to Present

Additional Information

Active speaker and contributor in global Clinical Data Management forums, with multiple presentations delivered at SCDM (Society for Clinical Data Management) conferences. Presentation highlights include:

  • “Data Governance and Data Privacy” – SCDM Annual Conference, India (2023)
  • “Risk-Based Data Management” – SCDM SDE (Single Day Event), 2024
  • “Unlocking the Power of Integrated Data Review” – SCDM SDE, 2025

A committed member of the SCDM Working Group on Integrated Data Review, collaborating with industry experts to shape best practices and advance innovation in centralized and integrated data strategies. Passionate about knowledge sharing and driving conversations around data quality, governance, and transformation in clinical trials.

Timeline

Senior Manager-Centralised Data Review

Novo Nordisk, Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2025

Senior Manager- Data Management

IQVIA
09.2021 - 02.2022

Manager, CDM

IQVIA India
01.2019 - 08.2021

Associate Manager- Data Management

IQVIA
10.2016 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager-Data Management

IQVIA
04.2013 - 09.2016

Senior Clinical Data Coordinator

IQVIA
10.2011 - 03.2013

Clinical Data Coordinator

Query Management
02.2010 - 10.2011

Assistant Clinical Data Associate

ICON Clinical Research
06.2008 - 02.2010

Senior Research Fellow

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
10.2003 - 12.2003

MSc - Plant Physiology

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

MSc - Clinical Research

ICRI
Swati BhargavaSenior Manager/ Associate Director Data Management