Clinical Database Specialist (eCRF Design)

McKesson Corporation; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking a Clinical Data Systems Specialist to support eCRF development, EDC workflows, and AI-enabled data solutions. You will collaborate with study teams, vendors, and stakeholders to improve data quality, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 4+ years in clinical data management, experience with OpenClinica/EDC platforms, and knowledge of AI principles in data review.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in clinical data management or EDC support.
• Experience with clinical data systems and data quality controls.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (ICH, 21 CFR Part 11).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate eCRF development, EDC workflows, and system requirements for clinical studies.
• Design and optimize EDC tools and reporting
• Develop OpenClinica workflows, SOPs, and templates for data abstraction
• Serve as SME in clinical data collection and data quality expectations
• Support AI-enabled tools and automation for data review and workflows
• Ensure AI outputs are documented and reviewed with human oversight
• Collaborate with study teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Apply knowledge of eCRF design, EDC build, and OpenClinica or similar platforms
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Java

PL/SQL

T-SQL

AI/ML

Data quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Tools

OpenClinica

Medidata Rave

Oracle Clinical

Veeva Vault EDC

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Data Systems Specialist to support eCRF development, EDC workflows, and AI-enabled clinical data solutions. This role partners with study teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders to improve data quality, workflow efficiency, compliance, and responsible use of automation and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate eCRF development, EDC workflows, and system requirements for clinical research studies.
• Design, analyze, and optimize EDC tools, including forms, dictionaries, logic, reports, derivations, and custom functions.
• Develop OpenClinica workflows, SOPs, user guides, and standardized templates to support chart review and data abstraction.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical data collection, unstructured data variables, and data quality expectations.
• Support AI-enabled tools and automation for data review, anomaly detection, query prioritization, trend identification, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure AI-supported outputs are documented, validated, reviewed appropriately, and used with human oversight.
• Partner with study teams, users, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workflows with project scope, timelines, quality standards, performance expectations, and risk considerations.
• Bring experience in clinical research, clinical data operations, data abstraction, or electronic data capture systems.
• Apply working knowledge of eCRF design, EDC build processes, edit checks, reporting, OpenClinica or similar EDC platforms, and responsible AI principles.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

Minimum Requirement

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in science, computer science, clinical research, or a related field.

Critical Skills

• 4+ years of experience in clinical data management, database development, eCRF systems, or EDC platform support.
• Experience with OpenClinica, Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, Veeva Vault EDC, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, data management principles, ICH-Google Cloud Platform, 21 CFR Part 11, CDISC/CDASH, or SDTM standards.
• Programming or scripting experience with SQL, Python, R, Java, PL/SQL, T-SQL, or similar languages.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, automation, advanced analytics, or data quality tools in clinical research or healthcare data environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, technical, and vendor teams.

This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement based on recent updates to our in-office/work-from-home model. If located in DFW area, the selected candidate may be expected to work on-site at our Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated according to team needs and business priorities.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$90,600 - $151,000

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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