RAVE Database Developer

ICON Strategic Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions in Bangalore seeks a Senior Database Developer / Rave Programmer to design and validate clinical data solutions. You will lead data programming for trials with Medidata Rave, building and validating datasets, TLFs, and eCRFs while ensuring data accuracy and quality.

You will collaborate with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams, manage protocol amendments, and mentor junior programmers, contributing to overall project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science or related field.
• Extensive experience in clinical data programming with Medidata Rave.
• Study database build/maintenance in Medidata Rave; edit checks, custom functions, eCRFs.
• Manage protocol amendments and production database changes; coordinate testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of data science programming for trials.
• Collaborate with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams on data specs.
• Program and validate datasets, tables, listings, and figures per study needs.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and quality through rigorous validation.
• Mentor junior programmers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Clinical data programming

Data quality

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline

Tools

Medidata Rave

Job description

Senior Database Developer - RAVE - India, Bangalore

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

As a Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will design and develop clinical data solutions, ensuring the efficient handling, analysis, and reporting of complex clinical trial data. Seeking an experienced Senior Database Developer / Rave Programmer with strong expertise in Medidata Rave and hands‑on experience in system/database validation.

What You Will Do

You will manage day-to-day clinical data science activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the design, development, and validation of data science programming solutions for clinical trials.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to develop data specifications and analysis plans.
• Programming and validating datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) according to study requirements.
• Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of clinical data through rigorous quality control and validation checks.
• Mentoring and guiding junior programmers and providing technical leadership within the data science programming team.

Your Profile

You will have solid clinical data science experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in clinical data programming, with proficiency in Medidata Rave.
• Study database build and maintenance in Medidata Rave. Develop and validate Edit Checks, Custom Functions, and eCRFs (PPC Forms).
• Manage protocol amendments and post‑production database changes. Work closely with testing teams to resolve programming and validation issues.
• Support system validation activities in addition to Rave programming. Experience with IRT integrations, external data integrations, ALS, and Lab Uploads. Knowledge of TDSBP processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here