Remote Principal eCOA Study Designer

Parexel; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Principal Database Programmer – eCOA (eCOA Study Designer) for a fully home-based role across the UK. You will translate protocols into compliant eCOA workflows, configure questionnaires, and ensure data integrity across eCOA and EDC systems.

You will collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams, lead design meetings, and provide training and technical guidance while supporting multiple studies across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, health informatics or related discipline.
• English fluency written and spoken.
• Proven experience with eCOA/ePRO/eDiary.
• Strong CRO/Pharma industry background.
• Hands-on configuring eCOA platforms such as Medidata Designer eCOA (preferred).
• Knowledge of questionnaire design, schedules, branching logic and translations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret protocols and design electronic data collection workflows.
• Configure questionnaires, screens, code lists and study settings in eCOA platform.
• Coordinate eCOA configuration with EDC and CRF versions.
• Perform quality control for eCOA configurations and UAT.
• Prepare demonstrations, test evidence and materials for internal reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to finalize eCOA requirements and resolve design issues.
• Lead meetings, provide status updates, and manage risks and dependencies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to project teams.

Skills

eCOA knowledge

Clinical data systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Medidata Designer eCOA

Medidata Rave

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Principal Database Programmer – eCOA (eCOA Study Designer) for a fully home-based role across the UK. You will translate protocols into compliant eCOA workflows, configure questionnaires, and ensure data integrity across eCOA and EDC systems.

You will collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams, lead design meetings, and provide training and technical guidance while supporting multiple studies across time zones.