Remote Senior Clinical Database Programming Process Lead

TFS HealthScience; Kraków; On-site; PLN 388,000 - 646,000; Full time

Job summary

TFS HealthScience is seeking a Freelance Clinical Database Programming Process Lead to drive a scalable DBP capability across our global CRO. The role focuses on governance, standardisation, and quality across the database programming lifecycle, with hands-on support as needed.

You will influence risk-based decision making, contribute to audits and inspections, and mentor DBP staff while working across multiple business units and regions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years database programming experience in CRO/pharma/clinical research.
• Strong knowledge of database build, validation, edit checks, and data transfer programming.
• Experience with one or more major EDC/CDMS platforms; cross-system work capability.

Responsibilities

• Assess current-state DBP capability and risk.
• Develop a prioritised improvement roadmap for DBP.
• Define governance model, roles, escalation routes and cross-BU forums.
• Provide technical escalation support for complex DBP issues.
• Lead competency framework, onboarding, and training for DBP staff.
• Support bid defence, costing assumptions, and client discussions involving DBP capabilities.

Skills

Database programming

DBP governance

Quality/compliance

Risk management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Training development

Proposal input

Tools

EDC/CDMS platforms

Job description

TFS HealthScience is seeking a Freelance Clinical Database Programming Process Lead to drive a scalable DBP capability across our global CRO. The role focuses on governance, standardisation, and quality across the database programming lifecycle, with hands-on support as needed.

You will influence risk-based decision making, contribute to audits and inspections, and mentor DBP staff while working across multiple business units and regions.