Senior Clinical Database Programmer

Katalyst CRO; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Austin, TX is seeking a Database Engineer/Configuration Specialist to design, build, and configure clinical study databases in EDC/CDM platforms. You will ensure systems meet client needs, follow GCDMP, and support accurate data capture, workflows, edit checks, and integrations.

You will lead study build, configure edits, gather client requirements, create specifications, and provide UAT support; manage data transfers with vendors, mentor junior staff, and drive process

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes.
• Hands-on experience with Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, OpenClinica.
• Study database build & configuration expertise.
• Understanding of CDISC / Data Standards / Data Management.
• UAT, QC Testing, Functional Documentation.
• Integrations / Data Migration knowledge.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management.
• Team leadership / mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Study Build / Database Configuration in EDC systems.
• Configure Edit Checks, Workflows, Validations.
• Gather & translate client requirements into solutions.
• Create Specifications / Test Cases / UAT Support.
• Support integrations & data transfers with vendors.
• Deliver client workshops (remote/on-site).
• Manage timelines, budgets & project deliverables.
• Resolve implementation / configuration issues.
• Provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members / train new hires.
• Drive process improvements & best practices.
• Ensure SOP / compliance adherence.

Skills

Clinical trial processes

Medidata Rave

OpenClinica

Oracle Clinical

CDISC standards

UAT testing

Data migration

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Tools

Medidata Rave

Oracle Clinical

OpenClinica

Job description

Design, build, and configure clinical study databases in EDC/CDM platforms. Ensure systems meet client needs, follow GCDMP, support accurate data capture, workflows, edit checks, and integrations.

Job Description

Design, build, and configure clinical study databases in EDC/CDM platforms. Ensure systems meet client needs, follow GCDMP, support accurate data capture, workflows, edit checks, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Study Build / Database Configuration in EDC systems.
• Configure Edit Checks, Workflows, Validations.
• Gather & translate client requirements into solutions.
• Create Specifications / Test Cases / UAT Support.
• Support integrations & data transfers with vendors.
• Deliver client workshops (remote/on-site).
• Manage timelines, budgets & project deliverables.
• Resolve implementation / configuration issues.
• Provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members / train new hires.
• Drive process improvements & best practices.
• Ensure SOP / compliance adherence.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Clinical Trial Processes.
• Hands-on experience with Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, OpenClinica.
• Study database build & configuration expertise.
• Understanding of CDISC / Data Standards / Data Management.
• UAT, QC Testing, Functional Documentation.
• Integrations / Data Migration knowledge.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management.
• Team leadership / mentoring experience.