Principal Database Programmer

Overview

As Principal Database Programmer, you lead the Database Programming (DBP) team and shape the clinical database to capture study data from paper and electronic CRFs. You develop data checks (SAS and otherwise), ensuring accurate, complete data delivery to customers, while guiding project timelines and budget. You’ll influence department strategy, drive process improvements, and align data collection with scientific and clinical needs. This is a collaborative, cross-functional role with a strong impact on data quality and study success.

Responsabilità Lead and coordinate the DBP team to meet project milestones from start-up to delivery

Provide input on protocol data collection assessments

Create annotated CRFs (aCRFs) and build clinical databases per standards

Develop computerized and SAS checks per the Data Validation Plan

Implement mid-study changes to production eCRFs

Communicate status and milestones to Lead DM

Create/validate data import programs from external vendors

Program and validate data listings, tracking, and metrics reports

Plan and prioritize own work and escalate as needed

Contribute to training for DBP staff and apply SOPs/ICH/GCP guidance

Represent Database Programming in internal/external meetings

Lead process improvements and development of new standards

Educate team on data collection tools

Maintain communication across study team and escalate issues when needed

Provide consultancy across groups on DBP best practices

Develop and maintain a network of study team contacts

Mentor and coach DBP staff

Monitor progress and quality of outputs

Demonstrate knowledge across all aspects of Database Programming

Requisiti fondamentali Expert knowledge of Merative Zelta build and/or Medidata Rave build, with study builder certification a plus

Bachelor level degree in Computer Science or related field or at least 6 years of pharma DB programming experience

Knowledge of Alira Health systems

Strong knowledge of Data Management processes and pharma guidelines (ICH, GCP)

Expertise in SAS programming

Experience with clinical data management systems

Strong English proficiency

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Professional

Trustworthy

Team Player

SAS programming

Clinical data management systems (e.g., Medidata Rave)

Merative Zelta build