Elmarie Viljoen

As a Clinical Data Management Lead at PAREXEL, I am responsible for all data processing tasks and deliverables on assigned data processing projects, ensuring completeness, timely delivery, and quality of clinical data. With over 16 years of experience in this role, I have developed and refined my skills in data management, data validation, data cleaning, medical coding, database QC, and database lock activities.

I lead and coordinate other team members within the department on moderately assigned studies or multiple small protocols, mentoring them and providing subject matter expertise when needed. I also represent the Data Management function in external client meetings and presentations, such as investigator meetings, as required. My mission is to facilitate and enable the successful conduct of clinical trials by providing high-quality data processing solutions and services.

For the last 6 months I have been standing in as a Data Engineer. I am primarily responsible for setting up the File Transfer Specifications. Working closely with vendors to ensure timely completions and transfers.

When needed I provide on the job training to new team members. I am also involved with providing refresher training sessions to the study teams as Subject Matter Expert (SME)