Bala Azhagan S.
About Bala Azhagan S.
Bala Azhagan S. is a Senior Manager in EDC Database Development at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical data management and database development.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bala Azhagan S. is currently employed as a Senior Manager in EDC Database Development at Bristol Myers Squibb. He operates from the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he oversees the development and management of electronic data capture systems. His responsibilities include leading process improvement initiatives and implementing solutions to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the database development processes.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Before his current position, Bala Azhagan S. served as a Manager in Database Management, Data Management, and Monitoring at Pfizer. He held this role from 2019 to 2020, focusing on managing and monitoring clinical databases to ensure data integrity and compliance.
Role at Novartis
Bala Azhagan S. worked as a Senior Principal Clinical Database Developer (Oncology) at Novartis from 2010 to 2019. In this capacity, he specialized in developing oncology-focused clinical databases and creating standards for clinical database designs. He was also involved in maintaining global libraries and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Early Career at ICON plc and PAREXEL
Bala Azhagan S. has a strong foundation in clinical database programming and administration, having worked at PAREXEL from 2008 to 2010 and ICON plc from 2006 to 2008. At ICON plc, he served as a Database Administrator - I, while at PAREXEL, he focused on clinical database programming. His roles required him to develop and maintain clinical databases, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Bala Azhagan S. has extensive experience with various Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, including Medidata's RAVE, Oracle's InForm, and Oracle Clinical RDC. He possesses expertise in data transformation, acquisition, conformance, and integration, and is proficient in using DMW, LSH, and SAS for data management. Additionally, he acts as a technical consultant for EDC system validation and upgrades, ensuring the implementation of new systems and procedures aligns with regulatory standards.