Senior Clinical Data Engineer (LATAM)

Precision for Medicine; Brasil; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision for Medicine is expanding its operations in Brazil and is looking for a Senior Clinical Data Engineer. This role involves leading the development of clinical data systems, ensuring data standardization, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in clinical trials, strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, and an educational background in life sciences or a related field. Join us to help optimize data processes and support global trials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in clinical monitoring, clinical trial management, or equivalent.
• Advanced programming and automation skills; expertise in database design; dashboard development.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data mapping strategies for high-impact analytics.
• Design and implement validation frameworks to improve data integrity.
• Architect and maintain modular codebases for data engineering workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data quality and integrity focus

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, statistics, data management, or clinical operations

Tools

Python

R

SQL

SAS

Job description

We’re expanding our data engineering capabilities across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru, and we’re hiring a Senior Clinical Data Engineer to help build the foundation of this new regional function. In this role, you’ll lead the development and optimization of clinical data systems, drive data standardization, build validation frameworks, and design high‑performance databases and pipelines across global trials.

The Senior Clinical Data Engineer leads the strategic development and optimization of clinical data systems to support regulatory compliance, advanced analytics, and operational excellence across global trials.

This role drives enterprise‑level data standardization initiatives, and architects scalable validation frameworks to proactively address systemic data issues. With deep expertise in Python, R, SQL, and SAS, the engineer builds and maintains modular codebases, sets coding standards, and mentors junior engineers. The role also oversees regulatory alignment with GCP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11, establishing robust documentation and audit trail protocols. Through dynamic dashboards and analytics tools, the engineer delivers actionable insights into trial performance and data quality. As a strategic liaison across Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory Affairs, the engineer translates clinical requirements into scalable technical solutions and leads the design of secure, high‑performance databases and ETL pipelines integrating data from diverse clinical systems.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Data Standardization & Maping: Spearhead the development of enterprise‑level data mapping strategies that transform raw clinical data into standardized formats for high‑impact analytics. Lead the adoption and governance of data standards across programs to ensure regulatory alignment and consistency.

Data Quality Assurance: Design and implement robust, scalable validation frameworks that proactively detect and resolve systemic data issues. Serve as a strategic partner to Clinical Data Managers and cross‑functional teams, driving continuous improvement in data integrity across global trials.

Programming & Scripting: Architect and maintain advanced, modular codebases using Python, R, SQL, and SAS to support complex data engineering workflows. Establish coding standards and mentor junior engineers in automation, reproducibility, and performance optimization. Example use cases includes edit checks, reconciliations, exception listings, programmed protocol deviations, resource projections based on site data entry volume.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Lead compliance initiatives to ensure all data systems and workflows meet GCP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and evolving global regulatory requirements. Define documentation protocols and oversee audit trail governance to support inspection readiness and transparency. Reporting & Visualization – Develop and operationalize dynamic dashboards and analytics tools that provide real‑time insights into data quality, trial progress, and operational KPIs. Translate complex datasets into actionable intelligence for clinical and regulatory stakeholders.

Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Support: Act as a strategic liaison between Clinical Data Engineering and Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory Affairs. Translate clinical and scientific requirements into scalable technical solutions that support study execution and data delivery.

Database Design & Optimization: Lead the design and optimization of secure, high‑performance relational databases and data lakes. Ensure infrastructure scalability, query efficiency, and data governance for large‑scale clinical datasets.

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (life sciences, statistics, data management, clinical operations) or relevant/equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 6 years experience in clinical monitoring, clinical trial management or equivalent
• Advanced programming and automation skills; database design; dashboard development; CDISC governance
• Professional working proficiency in English

Other Required:

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required
• Demonstrated ability to learn how to extract pertinent information from protocols, electronic study data systems and clinical systems
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data monitoring tools.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with integrated risk planning & management
• Ability to mentor junior team members

Preferred:

• CRO experience as a Clinical Data Engineer or Programmer

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to data quality and integrity.
• Ability to work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices in clinical research.

Competencies

• Collaboration: Works effectively with clinical, statistical, and technical teams to align data strategies with study goals.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of data engineering deliverables and ensures timely, high‑quality outputs.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and timelines.
• Compliance‑Oriented: Maintains a strong focus on regulatory compliance and data traceability.

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at [e-mail].