BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Shape the future of the CDM profession
Become an SCDM volunteer and make a real impact on our profession by engaging with our thriving professional network on key areas of development within our evolving industry.
OUR ROLE
Our volunteers are proudly advancing Clinical Data Science
The heart of our community is our global network of energetic and professional volunteers. All our programs, events and initiatives are driven by SCDM volunteers dedicated to advancing Clinical Data Science.

SCDM COMMITTEES
SCDM’s committees play a key role in furthering our strategic goals
Each Committee includes the working group leads related to the specific Committee, along with a Board and Executive Committee liaison. Our committees oversee the work of their respective working groups, acting as a key driver for SCDM’s strategic goals.
Education Committee
Implementing SCDM’s education strategy and overseeing the design and delivery of our educational programs.
Education Working Groups & Projects
- Online Education: Designing and curating SCDM education programs, including webinars and podcasts.
- Certification Programs: Maintaining the current CCDM and CCDA programs and developing the new CCDS program.
- Events – SCDM Live: Designing the education programs for SCDM conferences and events across the globe.
Content Alignment Committee
Overseeing and coordinating all publication projects at SCDM and supporting education programs with guidance on content creation.
Content Alignment Working Groups & Projects
- Innovation: Creating and publishing thought-leadership papers on the industry evolution to CDS, advancements in clinical trials and new developments in the CDM profession.
- GCDMP©: Maintaining and creating new content for the the Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP) manual.
- JSCDM: Managing the Journal of the Society for Clinical Data Management® (JSCDM), including reviewing and editing submitted articles.
- Content Marketing: Assisting in the dissemination and communication of new content on SCDM platforms.
Community Engagement Committee
Working to increase global engagement in SCDM activities as well as develop and promote dialogue with industry partners.
Community Engagement Working Groups & Projects
- Academia Council: Designing and maintaining partnership programs and joint initiatives with academic institutions across the globe to engage with future CDM professionals.
Global Expansion Committee
Providing strategic input and guidance for supporting CDM professionals in regions of interest for SCDM. Current regions covered include: Americas, EMEA, India, China and Japan.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
Interested in becoming part of our volunteer community?
Check out the SCDM projects and working groups looking for new volunteers and fill in the application form if you are already an SCDM member. Not a member yet? Click here and become one today.
Couldn’t find any volunteering opportunities matching your goals? Watch this space and keep an eye out for our communications for when new volunteering positions open up.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Shape the future of the CDM profession
Apply as a volunteer to be part of SCDM Education team. You can choose from:
- Online Content Creation
- Webinar/Podcast Speaker
- Online Content Support
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Get involved as a volunteer
Our volunteers across the globe tell us that giving back is immensely rewarding – playing their part in helping to advance the industry they love.
WORKING GROUP LEADS
Proactively leading SCDM initiatives
Our Working Group Leads and the volunteers they work with make it all happen. They lead specific initiatives within their particular working group guided by SCDM’s strategic plan. We are very grateful for their time in leading our working groups.
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