Senior Clinical Database Programmer

Katalyst CRO; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced professional to design, build, and configure clinical study databases in EDC/CDM platforms. You will ensure systems meet client needs, follow GCDMP, support accurate data capture, workflows, edit checks, and integrations.

You will lead study build activities, configure validations, and coordinate with vendors, while mentoring junior staff and driving best practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building and configuring clinical study databases in EDC/CDM environments.
• Translate client requirements into scalable data solutions and workflows.
• Knowledge of GCDMP and data integrity practices.

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

Oracle Clinical

OpenClinica

CDISC / data standards

UAT / QC testing

Integrations / data migration

Analytical / problem solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Team leadership / mentoring

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.

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 issues
• Provide 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