2026 salary report
Clinical Data Manager Salary in Ahmedabad
Clinical Data Manager (CDM) is the technical backbone of clinical research, with progression toward EDC specialisation, CDISC mapping, and clinical SAS programming. Increasingly remote-friendly with strong long-term technical specialisation pathways.
Ahmedabad pays ~5% less than the Pune baseline for CDM roles
CTC by experience band
CDM salary in Ahmedabad by level
| Level | CTC range (Ahmedabad) | Common titles |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinator (0-2 yrs) | ₹3.4–4.3 LPA | Clinical Data Coordinator, Data Reviewer |
| Associate (2-4 yrs) | ₹5.2–7.6 LPA | Clinical Data Associate, EDC Study Builder |
| Senior CDM (4-7 yrs) | ₹8.5–13.3 LPA | Senior CDM, Lead Reviewer |
| Lead CDM (7+ yrs) | ₹13.3–20.9+ LPA | Lead CDM, CDM Manager |
Ranges are aggregated from active job postings, recruiter conversations, and our placement data across Ahmedabad's clinical research employer base. Adjusted from the Pune baseline using city multipliers.
Where CDMs work in Ahmedabad
Top employers hiring CDMs
- Syngene International
- Veeda Clinical Research
- Lambda Therapeutic Research
- IQVIA
- ICON plc
- Parexel
- Cipla
- TCS BiOps
- Persistent Systems
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