Clinical Database Developer

The Emmes Corporation • Rockville, MD

150d • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Database Developer (CDD) is responsible for delivering high-quality electronic data capture (EDC) platform and clinical database study configurations. CDDs work as an integral part of an agile team and may perform or consult on activities such as user acceptance testing (UAT) of EDC systems, data integration, upload, or transfer development, and global library/standards development. Supports creation of SQL-based or configuration-based data validation checks and/or implement CDISC standards such as CDASH and SDTM within the EDC system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an analytic, technical, programming, or related discipline; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Typically at least 2 years of experience (or Master's degree) and basic understanding of clinical database development and Agile processes.
• Experience with database structures and programming languages preferred.
• Experience with eCRF design and specifications development preferred.
• Experience writing, programming, or configuring data validation checks preferred.
• Experience with QC, UAT, platform testing, and writing and executing test scripts preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, clinical trial methodology, and CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM) preferred.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle activities; experience with Agile/Scrum a plus.
• Strong computer skills; experience with eCRF design, clinical databases, EDC systems (e.g., Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, REDCap), or other web-based data collection systems helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Skills in prioritization, organization, and time management.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Designs and configures electronic case report forms (eCRFs), including metadata, eCRF library, data checks, derivations, skip logic, rules, alerts, calculations.
• Configures protocol, visit schedules/folders and sites in relevant clinical data system builder or architect module.
• Configures system/database build features both within EDC and any additional modules (e.g., ePRO, specimen tracking, randomization) as applicable to clinical data system.
• Evaluates requirements and determines feasibility based on system capabilities.
• Performs eCRF and data system quality control, testing and verification activities.
• Writes and executes test scripts for routine configurations.
• Performs EDC releases (Test, Train and Production), depending on the EDC system.
• Implements/programs Data Validation Plans/Specifications; supports creation of SQL-based or configuration-based data validation checks; may review or perform manual data changes.
• Implements CDISC standards such as CDASH and SDTM within the EDC system; familiar with mapping conventions and may perform eCRF annotations.
• Implements Data Migration Plans (e.g., study data import/export, clone or transfer of previous study); may configure or assist with development of data integration, upload, or transfer.
• Ensure 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 as required by SOP.
• May administer system modules (e.g., reports, PDF services, batch uploader) or perform user or site administration.
• Actively participates as an Agile team member in all meetings; may serve as a backup to a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Tester on the Agile team.
• May mentor new team members.
• Provides technical support to internal users for routine issues; reports defects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Approved Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Work From Home Anywhere in the US
• Maternal/Paternal Leave
• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree