Principal Database Programmer
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Job Description Summary
Job Description
ROLE
The Principal Database Programmer role involves the following characteristics:
Lead and drive the DBP team, acting as mentor and coachÂ
Contribute to develop the clinical database to collect the clinical data provided on paper or electronic CRFsÂ
Program the computerized checks or SAS checks to ensure clean, accurate and complete clinical data can be delivered to customersÂ
Act as the reference point for the Lead Data Manager and study Project Manager from the Database Programming perspective, ensuring DBP tasks for the assigned studies are performed on time and within budgetÂ
Make recommendation for process improvement and/or new standards developmentÂ
Effective input into strategic planning across the departmentÂ
Bridge scientific or medical knowledge into database programming processes to ensure sound data collection tools, validations and integration to fit for purpose clinical datasetsÂ
KEY RESPONSABILITIESÂ
Accountable for driving achievement of project milestones from study start up through to delivery of database and monitoring of time spent on tasksÂ
Provide Database Programming input into the protocol data collection assessmentsÂ
Create the annotated CRF (aCRF) using company standards or Sponsor’s naming conventions in accordance to relevant company proceduresÂ
Accountable for building of the clinical database, creating variables, codelists, forms and visits in accordance with the aCRFÂ
Develop the computerized checks in accordance with the Data Validation Plan Â
Develop SAS checks in accordance with the Data Validation Plan Â
Implement mid study changes to the production eCRF when requested by the Lead DMÂ
Communicate the database setup status and the achievement of milestones to the Lead DMÂ
Create and validate import programs of electronic data received from external vendorsÂ
Import electronic data received from external vendors during the course of the clinical studyÂ
Program and validate data listings (e.g. Manual checks, Medical Review listings, Coding report etc)Â
Program and validate tracking or metric reportsÂ
Plan and prioritise his/her own work and take appropriate actions (e.g. escalation)Â
Contribute in formal training for new database programming staffÂ
Apply SOPs and guidance documents as well as applicable industry standards like ICH, GCP etc to day-to-day activities generating all the required documentation for study filesÂ
Lead the DBP team, coordinate other DBP staff providing direction regarding work assignment, scheduling and prioritizing; monitor progress of activitiesÂ
Maintain continuous and appropriate communication with Lead DM and/or study Project Manager and share critical and general issuesÂ
Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the study teamÂ
Make recommendations for database setup process improvements and development of new standardsÂ
Input into and monitor progress against study project plan and escalate issues to resolution at the appropriate levelÂ
Proven ability to analyse data capture problems/opportunities and a track record of developing and delivering high quality solutionsÂ
Demonstrate broad and integrated knowledge of all aspects of Database Programming providing consultancy to other groups outside DBPÂ
Educate/train on use of study specific data collection tool(s)Â Â
Make recommendations for process improvements and development of new standardsÂ
Effectively represents Database Programming in internal or external meetings (e.g. EDC demos)Â
Conduct other activities as
DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCEÂ
Expert on Merative Zelta build and/or Medidata Rave build, certification of study builder will be an added value
Degree (preferably in Computer Science) or at least 6 years of experience in database programming field or similar in a pharmaceutical environment or equivalentÂ
Knowledge of Alira Health systems, Very GoodÂ
Knowledge of Data Management processes, Very GoodÂ
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry guidelines like ICH, GCP etc, Very GoodÂ
Expert in one or more clinical data management systems and recognized for expertiseÂ
Knowledge of SAS programming, Very GoodÂ
TECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLSÂ
English, GoodÂ
MS Office Suite, Good
Professional Â
TrustworthyÂ
Ability to effectively prioritize
Quality focusedÂ
Personable AttitudeÂ
Willingness to learnÂ
Team PlayerÂ
Effective Stress Management TechniquesÂ
Learning AgilityÂ
Ability to Manage Conflict Â
Problem Solving SkillsÂ
Effective Verbal Communication SkillsÂ
Commercial and Technical Writing SkillsÂ
Networking SkillsÂ
Analytical thinkingÂ
ResilientÂ
Ability to Influence and motivateÂ
Ability to manage difficult conversationsÂ
InnovativeÂ
Ability to Provide Constructive FeedbackÂ
Excellent Presentation SkillsÂ
Commercial awarenessÂ
Ability to recognize and develop talentÂ
Languages
EnglishEducation
Bachelor of Science (BS): Biology, Bachelor of Science (BS): Life Sciences, Bachelor of Science (BS): PharmacyContract Type
Hourly