[Hiring] Senior Clinical Data Engineer @Precision for Medicine

Role Description

We’re expanding our data engineering capabilities across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru, and we’re hiring a Senior Clinical Data Engineer to help build the foundation of this new regional function. In this role, you’ll lead the development and optimization of clinical data systems, drive data standardization, build validation frameworks, and design high-performance databases and pipelines across global trials.

The Senior Clinical Data Engineer leads the strategic development and optimization of clinical data systems to support regulatory compliance, advanced analytics, and operational excellence across global trials.

• Drive enterprise-level data standardization initiatives
• Architect scalable validation frameworks to proactively address systemic data issues
• Build and maintain modular codebases using Python, R, SQL, and SAS
• Set coding standards and mentor junior engineers
• Oversee regulatory alignment with GCP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11
• Establish robust documentation and audit trail protocols
• Deliver actionable insights into trial performance and data quality through dynamic dashboards and analytics tools
• Act as a strategic liaison across Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory Affairs
• Translate clinical requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Lead the design of secure, high-performance databases and ETL pipelines integrating data from diverse clinical systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (life sciences, statistics, data management, clinical operations) or relevant/equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 6 years experience in clinical monitoring, clinical trial management or equivalent
• Advanced programming and automation skills; database design; dashboard development; CDISC governance
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required
• Demonstrated ability to learn how to extract pertinent information from protocols, electronic study data systems and clinical systems
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data monitoring tools
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with integrated risk planning & management
• Ability to mentor junior team members

Requirements

• CRO experience as a Clinical Data Engineer or Programmer
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality and integrity
• Ability to work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices in clinical research

Benefits

• Collaboration: Works effectively with clinical, statistical, and technical teams to align data strategies with study goals
• Accountability: Takes ownership of data engineering deliverables and ensures timely, high-quality outputs
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and timelines
• Compliance-Oriented: Maintains a strong focus on regulatory compliance and data traceability