[Hiring] Principal Database Programmer @Precision for Medicine

Role Description

We’re expanding across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru, and we’re looking for a Principal Database Programmer to help build the foundation of our clinical data operations in LATAM. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the development, testing, implementation, and support of clinical databases from start-up through post-lock, while partnering closely with Data Management, Project Management, EDC vendors, and clients.

• Guide database design and oversee programming activities
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Support system administration and forecast project needs
• Contribute to SOP and process development
• Mentor junior programmers and train end users
• Support onboarding and influence team growth

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Maintains responsibility of assigned projects and ensures on-time delivery
• Communicates the status of projects to internal teams and study
• Maintains awareness of the key elements of the contract and scope of work
• Performs project forecasting of hours and identifies resource requirements
• Manages project budgets including identification of out-of-scope work
• Provides input and guidance to the design of clinical databases
• Builds and supports clinical databases
• Develops, tests, and validates programs and clinical databases
• Provides system administration and advanced technical support services
• Troubleshoots and resolves software and clinical database problems
• Develops and maintains study-specific validation documents
• Provides support to data management for client-related projects
• May design, develop and validate the Company’s internal applications
• Participates in software vendor selection
• Conducts EDC demonstrations and trainings
• Participates in the development and maintenance of SOPs
• Supports onboarding of new hires
• Provides leadership for cross-functional initiatives
• Trains data management project team members
• Communicates with study sponsors, vendors, and project teams
• Presents software demonstrations and training sessions
• Performs all duties in accordance with SOPs and industry standards
• May require some travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience
• Bachelors and/or a combination of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Able to handle a variety of clinical research tasks
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Professional use of the English language; both written and oral
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (C#, C++, VBS, etc.)
• Understanding of CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, etc.)
• Experience in clinical database management system development
• Experience in a clinical, scientific or healthcare discipline
• Proficiency in more than one CDMS system
• Ability to troubleshoot and support peers with technical issues
• Broad knowledge of drug, device and/or biologic development
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Experience in a clinical, scientific or healthcare discipline and multiple therapeutic area experience, preferably Oncology
• Experience in utilizing various Database Programming systems

Skills

• Ability to work independently, manage time and create plans to achieve project revenue and business goals
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direction
• Team player willing to collaborate and share knowledge
• Highly organized
• Effective communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Conducts formal presentations to a wide variety of audiences

Company Description