Clinical Data Manager Salary in Mumbai
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.
Mumbai pays ~10% more than the Pune baseline for CDM roles
CDM salary in Mumbai by level
| Level | CTC range (Mumbai) | Common titles |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinator (0-2 yrs) | ₹4.0–5.0 LPA | Clinical Data Coordinator, Data Reviewer |
| Associate (2-4 yrs) | ₹6.1–8.8 LPA | Clinical Data Associate, EDC Study Builder |
| Senior CDM (4-7 yrs) | ₹9.9–15.4 LPA | Senior CDM, Lead Reviewer |
| Lead CDM (7+ yrs) | ₹15.4–24.2+ LPA | Lead CDM, CDM Manager |
Ranges are aggregated from active job postings, recruiter conversations, and our placement data across Mumbai's clinical research employer base. Adjusted from the Pune baseline using city multipliers.
The CDM market in Mumbai
Mumbai is India's pharma headquarters city, with corporate offices of Cipla, Sun Pharma, Lupin, Glenmark, and major CRO India operations of IQVIA, Parexel, and ICON. Clinical research roles tend to be more sponsor-side and corporate-focused than Pune.
Mumbai CTCs run roughly 15% above the Pune baseline, but the city's substantially higher rent and commute costs absorb most of that premium. The upside is proximity to sponsor-side headquarters, where senior clinical research pay ceilings are higher than at CRO delivery centres.
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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CDM salary in Mumbai — FAQs
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Ask on WhatsApp →What is the starting salary for a CDM in Mumbai?
A fresher Clinical Data Manager (Coordinator (0-2 yrs)) in Mumbai typically earns ₹4.0–5.0 LPA CTC in 2026. Mumbai pays roughly 10% 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 Mumbai?
At the Lead CDM (7+ yrs) level, a Clinical Data Manager in Mumbai earns around ₹15.4–24.2+ LPA CTC. Sponsor-side roles typically pay more than CRO-side at the same level.
Which employers hire CDMs in Mumbai?
Top employers include Syngene International, Veeda Clinical Research, Lambda Therapeutic Research, IQVIA, ICON plc, among others across Mumbai's clinical research ecosystem.
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