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2026 salary report

Clinical Data Manager Salary in Hyderabad

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.

Hyderabad pays ~5% more than the Pune baseline for CDM roles

CTC by experience band

CDM salary in Hyderabad by level

Level CTC range (Hyderabad) Common titles
Coordinator (0-2 yrs) ₹3.8–4.7 LPA Clinical Data Coordinator, Data Reviewer
Associate (2-4 yrs) ₹5.8–8.4 LPA Clinical Data Associate, EDC Study Builder
Senior CDM (4-7 yrs) ₹9.5–14.7 LPA Senior CDM, Lead Reviewer
Lead CDM (7+ yrs) ₹14.7–23.1+ LPA Lead CDM, CDM Manager

Ranges are aggregated from active job postings, recruiter conversations, and our placement data across Hyderabad's clinical research employer base. Adjusted from the Pune baseline using city multipliers.

Hiring landscape

The CDM market in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the centre of Indian generics with Dr. Reddy's, Aurobindo, Hetero, and Mylan operating major facilities. CRO presence is growing with Veeda, Lambda, and Syngene expanding operations.

Hyderabad CTCs run modestly above the Pune baseline, with lower living costs than Mumbai or Bangalore. As India's generics capital, it has particularly strong demand in regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance tied to the large generic-export filing pipeline.

Where CDMs work in Hyderabad

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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What is the starting salary for a CDM in Hyderabad?

A fresher Clinical Data Manager (Coordinator (0-2 yrs)) in Hyderabad typically earns ₹3.8–4.7 LPA CTC in 2026. Hyderabad pays roughly 5% more than the Pune baseline for CDM roles. Actual offers vary by employer, therapeutic area, and portfolio strength.

How much does a senior CDM earn in Hyderabad?

At the Lead CDM (7+ yrs) level, a Clinical Data Manager in Hyderabad earns around ₹14.7–23.1+ LPA CTC. Sponsor-side roles typically pay more than CRO-side at the same level.

Which employers hire CDMs in Hyderabad?

Top employers include Syngene International, Veeda Clinical Research, Lambda Therapeutic Research, IQVIA, ICON plc, among others across Hyderabad's clinical research ecosystem.

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