Senior Clinical Data Programmer

Novotech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Flexible leave entitlements

Wellness programs

Ongoing development programs

Circle Back Initiative Employer

Job summary

Novotech seeks a Senior Clinical Data Programmer (SCDP) to lead database and application development across multiple clinical data management projects. You will ensure SOP adherence, programming best practices, and on-time delivery within the project team.

The role requires 5+ years in a CDP role, familiarity with Java and C#, and collaboration with data management, statistics, and biometrics teams. Novotech offers flexible options and a supportive, inclusive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate in information science or life science related field.
• More than five years’ experience in a Senior Clinical Data Programmer role in a pharmaceutical company, CRO or EDC software provider, including supervision and training of other programmers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Client and Project meetings as required to explain the CDP requirements, process and through-put times.
• Undertake trouble shooting and resolution of any technical issues. Liaise with data management, statistical and clinical teams to ensure efficient operations and problem resolution.
• Liaise with internal Biometrics specialised teams to resolve issues affecting timely completion of CDP deliverables.
• Escalate issues to Manager CDP and Director CDP, as required.
• Undertake advanced programming/custom functions for study DB edit checks and configuration and development of other system requirements.
• Undertake quality and technical reviews of team members’ critical CDP deliverables as part of database builds, database migrations, database lock and database decommissioning activities, as well as CDP filing of critical documentation required in the TMF.
• Undertake technical scoping and impact analysis for system changes and migrations.
• Review validation results and undertake development fixes. Proactively identify and communicate risk and database update requirements.
• Undertake and oversee deployments.
• Evaluate technologies and applications for departmental use. Review system release notes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applications.
• Author ad-hoc functional requirements documentation.
• Undertake troubleshooting of software issues in projects with EDC vendors via the EDC Vendor’s Help Desk. Escalate business critical issues requiring immediate resolution to Manager, CDP, for further escalation within the EDC vendor.
• Provide training and mentoring to new and existing CDP team members in SOPs, software applications, and programming best practices including use of standardized CRFs, edit checks, programs from the available generic and disease specific libraries.
• Take an active role in the development of best practices, process improvement, quality control and governance related to all data programming activities.

Skills

Java

C#

Clinical Data Programming

SOP compliance

Education

Graduate in information science or life science related field

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

Senior Clinical Data Programmer (SCDP) at Novotech

As part of Novotech’s Clinical Data Programming unit, the Senior Clinical Data Programmer (SCDP) is responsible for database and application development work across multiple clinical data management projects, ensuring that they deliver in accordance with SOPs, programming best practices, and the timelines agreed within the Project Team. The SCDP acts as primary point of contact for project team members to address and resolve issues at technical and DB development level.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Client and Project meetings as required to explain the CDP requirements, process and through-put times.
• Undertake trouble shooting and resolution of any technical issues. Liaise with data management, statistical and clinical teams to ensure efficient operations and problem resolution. Liaise with internal Biometrics specialised teams to resolve issues affecting timely completion of CDP deliverables. Escalate issues to Manager CDP and Director CDP, as required.
• Undertake advanced programming/custom functions for study DB edit checks and configuration and development of other system requirements.
• Undertake quality and technical reviews of team members’ critical CDP deliverables as part of database builds, database migrations, database lock and database decommissioning activities, as well as CDP filing of critical documentation required in the TMF.
• Undertake technical scoping and impact analysis for system changes and migrations.
• Review validation results and undertake development fixes. Proactively identify and communicate risk and database update requirements.
• Undertake and oversee deployments.
• Evaluate technologies and applications for departmental use. Review system release notes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applications.
• Author ad-hoc functional requirements documentation.
• Undertake troubleshooting of software issues in projects with EDC vendors via the EDC Vendor’s Help Desk. Escalate business critical issues requiring immediate resolution to Manager, CDP, for further escalation within the EDC vendor.
• Provide training and mentoring to new and existing CDP team members in SOPs, software applications, and programming best practices including use of standardized CRFs, edit checks, programs from the available generic and disease specific libraries.
• Take an active role in the development of best practices, process improvement, quality control and governance related to all data programming activities.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Graduate in information science or life science related field, or similar. More than five years’ experience in a Senior Clinical Data Programmer role in a pharmaceutical company, CRO or EDC software provider, including supervision and training of other programmers. Familiar with programming languages including Java and C#.

Why Join Us

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.

About Us

Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO). At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do. Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients. With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.

About The Team

At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client‑centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long‑term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life‑changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting‑edge of life sciences. At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.

• Strategic vs transactional mindset.
• Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
• Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.