Senior Clinical Programmer

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ReCor Medical seeks a Senior Clinical Programmer to design, develop, and maintain clinical data management systems supporting regulatory submissions and data integrity across trials.

The role requires 5+ years in clinical data programming, proficiency in R, Python, SQL, SAS, and CDISC SDTM/ADaM. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and help ensure FDA readiness through robust data processing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences or related field; or Master’s with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in R, Python, SQL, SAS; strong understanding of clinical data standards (CDISC SDTM, ADaM).
• Experience preparing programming deliverables for regulatory submissions; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop apps, scripts, and tools for clinical data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Maintain data standardization practices (CDISC SDTM/ADaM) across trials.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs teams.
• Generate reports and visualizations for clinical studies and regulatory submissions.
• Create and maintain data integration pipelines between clinical systems and databases.
• Provide guidance to junior programmers on data processing methodologies.

Skills

R

Python

SQL

SAS

CDISC SDTM ADaM

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences

Master's degree with 3 years experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Git

Cloud platforms

Job description

At Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. Join us on our journey and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the globe.

Position Summary

The Senior Clinical Programmer at ReCor Medical requires complete knowledge and full understanding of clinical programming principles and practices for medical device clinical trials. Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining clinical data management systems that support regulatory submissions and ensure data integrity throughout clinical trials. Works independently to solve diverse problems related to clinical data processing, applying sophisticated analytical techniques to identify and resolve complex issues. Collaborates with cross‑functional teams while providing technical guidance on clinical data processing methodologies.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop custom applications, scripts, and tools for clinical data collection, processing, and analysis
• Establish and enforce data standardization practices (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, ADaM)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including clinical operations, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs
• Assess unusual circumstances and use sophisticated analytical techniques to identify and resolve complex data issues
• Generate reports and visualizations for clinical studies
• Program, validate, and maintain table listings and figures (TLFs) for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions
• Create and maintain data integration pipelines between clinical systems and internal databases
• Provide technical guidance to junior programmers on clinical data processing methodologies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in R, with experience in other relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, SAS)
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical trial processes, data flow, and clinical trial data standards (e.g., CDISC SDTM, ADaM)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and experience preparing programming deliverables for submissions to regulatory agencies

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices
• Experience mentoring junior programmers and conducting code reviews
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms and integration technologies
• Experience with software validation per FDA guidelines
• Knowledge of machine learning or advanced analytics techniques applicable to clinical data

Salary range: $145,604- $156,347 (Annual Base Salary). The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity At Recor Medical, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Pre‑Employment Requirement At ReCor Medical, patient safety and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. To support these standards, employment for all field‑based roles is contingent upon successfully completing a pre‑employment background check and/or drug screen. These steps help ensure we bring the highest level of integrity and accountability to the physicians and patients we serve.

Radiation Safety Requirement Certain field‑based roles at ReCor Medical require work in environments where radiation sources (e.g., x‑ray equipment) are in use. Employees in these roles will be issued a personal dosimetry badge to monitor occupational exposure and are required to wear it in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory standards. This program is designed to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to maintain radiation exposure at levels that are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Additional guidance and protective equipment, as necessary, will be provided as part of onboarding and ongoing safety training.

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