[Hiring] Principal Clinical Database Developer @Emmes Group

Role Description

The Principal Clinical Database Developer (PCDD) is an expert in delivering high-quality electronic data capture (EDC) platform and clinical database study configurations. PCDDs work as an integral part of an agile team and serve as a lead consultant on activities such as:

• User acceptance testing (UAT) of EDC systems
• Data integration, upload, or transfer development
• Global library/standards development

Proficient in creating SQL-based or configuration-based data validation checks and provides expertise for implementing CDISC standards such as CDASH and SDTM within the EDC system. This individual is a technical subject matter expert on clinical database development issues and may serve as a Product Owner or Scrum Master on the cross-functional Agile team and serve in a leadership or consultant role for a therapeutic area or department.

Responsibilities

• Designs and configures electronic case report forms (eCRFs), including metadata, eCRF library, data checks, derivations, skip logic, rules, alerts, calculations.
• Consults with teams as expert in eCRF layout and clinical database design and has expertise in requirements writing.
• Serves as department subject matter expert in design and configuration.
• Provides expertise in configuration of complex protocols, visit schedules/folders, and sites in relevant clinical data system builder or architect module.
• Advises on best approaches and implementation.
• Evaluates complex requirements, determines feasibility based on system capabilities, identifies and implements novel or unique solutions.
• Performs complex eCRF and data system quality control, testing, and verification activities with high degree of accuracy and consistency.
• Writes and executes test scripts for complex configurations.
• Performs EDC releases (Test, Train, and Production), depending on the EDC system, including CRO global library.
• Implements/programs Data Validation Plans/Specifications; programs SQL-based or configuration-based data validation checks.
• Creates custom functions and procedures; reviews or performs manual data changes; may perform code review.
• Provides expertise for implementation of CDISC standards such as CDASH and SDTM within the EDC system.
• Implements complex Data Migration Plans (e.g., study data import/export, clone or transfer of previous study).
• Ensures compliance with industry quality standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures including applicable Federal Regulations and ICH/GCP.
• Utilizes tracking system to document configuration and testing activities, maintain version control on all required configuration specifications, validation, and quality control documents.
• May administer system modules (e.g., reports, PDF services, batch uploader) or perform user or site administration across applications.
• May serve as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Tester on the Agile team.
• Provides mentorship of senior team members and demonstrates technical leadership within a clinical data system or therapeutic area.
• Provides technical support to internal users for complex issues; reports defects and follows through to resolution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytic, technical, programming, or related discipline; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Required.
• 7-9 years of progressive clinical database development experience (or master's degree with 6 years) and strong understanding of clinical research and clinical database development and Agile processes. Required.
• 4-6 years Experience with database structures and programming languages. Preferred.
• 4-6 years Experience with eCRF design and specifications development. Preferred.
• 4-6 years Experience writing, programming, or configuring data validation checks. Preferred.
• 4-6 years Experience with QC, UAT, platform testing, and writing and executing test scripts. Preferred.
• 4-6 years Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, clinical trial methodology, and CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM). Preferred.
• 4-6 years Knowledge of software development lifecycle activities; experience with Agile/Scrum. Preferred.
• Expertise in eCRF design, clinical database configuration, and system architecture. High.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, programming, and implementation of data validation checks. High.
• Deep understanding of CDISC standard, DASH, SDTM, and clinical research methodology. High.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum processes and ability to serve as Product Owner or Scrum Master. High.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical troubleshooting skills. High.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to team members. High.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. High.

Company Description

At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

Through our two business units—Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions—we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies.

We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact.

Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.