Senior Clinical Database Programmer

Katalyst CRO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a skilled Clinical Database Configuration Specialist to manage and configure clinical study databases within EDC systems. Key responsibilities include leading study builds, ensuring compliance, and supporting client workshops. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of clinical trial processes, experience with Medidata Rave and Oracle Clinical, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to mentor junior team members in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on process improvement.

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.
• Experience in UAT, QC Testing, Functional Documentation.
• Knowledge of Integrations and Data Migration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical Trial Processes

Medidata Rave

Oracle Clinical

OpenClinica

UAT

QC Testing

Integrations

Data Migration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

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.