Senior Clinical Programmer

Cytel

$90K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in clinical programming.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as SAS, R, and SQL.
  • Expertise in clinical programming platforms and data workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial data structures and standards like CDISC and SDTM.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Write and maintain code for clinical trial data processes including extraction and analysis.
  • Perform data checks, validation, testing, and reconciliation of clinical trial data.
  • Collaborate with clinical data managers and statisticians to design data flow.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in clinical data programming processes.
  • Maintain documentation of programming processes for audit requirements.
  • Contribute to the improvement of programming practices and workflows.
  • Provide mentorship to junior programmers, ensuring best practices are followed.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge clinical programming tools and technologies.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Programmer with a strong background within clinical programming. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in clinical data programming, with a focus on clinical trial systems and data management solutions especially RAVE and Elluminate. This position requires a solid understanding of clinical trials, data integration, and programming techniques to support the creation, validation, and execution of clinical study data in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Programming and Development: Write and maintain code for clinical trial data processes, including data extraction, transformation, and analysis using the multiple programming environment.
  • Data Management and Quality: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of clinical trial data by performing data checks, validation, testing, and reconciliation in line with clinical trial timelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with clinical data managers, statisticians, and other stakeholders to design and implement clinical data flow, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Identify, investigate, and resolve any issues that arise within the platform or clinical data programming processes.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of programming processes, code, and data management workflows for audit and regulatory purposes.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the improvement of programming practices, tools, and templates to streamline clinical programming workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior programmers, ensuring adherence to best practices and facilitating knowledge sharing within the team.


Qualifications

  • Experience: 4-6 years of experience in clinical programming.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient in clinical data programming languages (e.g., SAS, R, SQL, etc.).
    • Expertise in clinical programming platforms, including experience with clinical data workflows, data integration, and programming solutions.
    • Strong knowledge of clinical trial data structures, data standards (e.g., CDISC, SDTM), and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMEA).
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

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