Senior Clinical Database Programmer

Katalyst CRO; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO, based in Boulder, Colorado, is looking for a professional to design, build, and configure clinical study databases in EDC/CDM platforms. The role involves working closely with clients to ensure systems meet their needs, as well as leading workshops and mentoring junior team members.

Ideal candidates should possess extensive knowledge of clinical trial processes and hands-on experience with tools such as Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, and OpenClinica. The position offers an opportunity to influence best practices in a dynamic environment.

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

Strong knowledge of Clinical Trial Processes

Hands-on experience with Medidata Rave

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

Tools

Medidata Rave

Oracle Clinical

OpenClinica

Job description

Role Summary

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.

Key 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 issuesProvide status reports to stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members / train new hires
• Drive process improvements & best practices
• Ensure SOP / compliance adherence

Required Skills

• 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