Senior Clinical Database Programmer (Remote)

BD; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, a global leader in medical technology, is seeking a Senior Clinical Database Programmer. This role is crucial for managing clinical data quality and programming activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical data management, SQL scripting, and leadership skills, contributing to innovative health solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' clinical database programming experience.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of clinical data lifecycle and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Leads clinical data management programming activities.
• Ensures high-quality clinical trial data delivery.
• Develops clinical databases and data transfer files.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

SQL Scripting

Knowledge of FDA/ISO Guidelines

Experience with EDC Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience

Tools

SQL

SAS

Microsoft Office

EDC Systems (Veeva preferred)

Job description

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Job Summary :

The Senior Clinical Database Programmer is responsible for ensuring that clinical study data is collected, processed, and validated in a consistent and appropriate manner that is consistent with BD’s QMS procedures, resulting in high-quality data ready for statistical analysis. They are responsible for all end-to-end clinical data management programming activities for assigned studies.

Job Responsibilities :

1. Provides clinical data management programming leadership within the study team to align on and drive data collection requirements for one or more studies.
2. Efficiently plans, coordinates, and delivers complete, high-quality, and reliable clinical trial data in a timely manner for assigned projects.
3. Responsible for end-to-end clinical data management programming activities and serves as a point of contact for team members.
4. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with other functional areas that contribute to the execution of clinical studies.
5. Enforces data standard conventions and quality expectations for clinical data per defined processes.
6. Reviews and provides input on data management related study documents and plans.
7. Creates and develops clinical databases and data transfer files according to written specifications.
8. Develops and evaluates database configurations, including edit checks, derivations, and form/field dynamics.
9. Utilizes SQL/SAS to create and test reports, and listings, ensuring data consistency.
10. Handles pre-processing and loading of non-CRF data files.
11. Collaborates with IT to address routine technical problems and solutions.
12. Acts as a technical resource to other members of the team.
13. Plans appropriately to ensure adherence to study timelines.
14. Leads and provides relevant support and input to continuous improvement activities within clinical data management.
15. Ability to travel occasionally.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree, or relevant industry experience required in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

5+ years’ clinical database programming experience.

Knowledge and Skills :

Demonstrated leadership qualities and superior organizational and interpersonal skills.

Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience working in cross-functional settings.

Knowledge of FDA / ISO guidelines and industry standard practices regarding data management.

Experience with the clinical data lifecycle from database setup and maintenance to database lock and archiving.

Understanding of relational databases.

Experience with SQL scripting.

Strong knowledge of and experience with EDC systems (Veeva preferred).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies supporting data collection.

Multidisciplinary knowledge across functional areas in clinical research.

Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary project teams and develop productive relationships.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and encourages authenticity. It’s a place where we support each other, do what’s right, hold each other accountable, and strive to learn and improve every day.

We seek individuals who see the bigger picture and understand the human story behind our work. Join us if you have the imagination and drive to help reinvent the future of health.