Alira Health · 8 hours ago
Senior Database Programmer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAlira Health is a global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, encouraging collaboration across different time zones. The Senior Database Programmer will develop and manage clinical databases, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards.
BiotechnologyConsultingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Contribute to develop the clinical database to collect the clinical data provided on paper or electronic CRFs on Medrio
Program the computerized checks or SAS checks to ensure clean, accurate and complete clinical data can be delivered to customers
Act as the reference point for the Lead Data Manager from the Database Programming perspective, ensuring DBP tasks for the assigned studies are performed on time and within budget
Make recommendation for process improvement and/or new standards development
Bridge scientific or medical knowledge into database programming processes to ensure sound data collection tools, validations and integration to fit for purpose clinical datasets
Accountable for achieving project milestones from study start up through to delivery of database and monitoring of time spent on tasks
Create the annotated CRF (aCRF) using company standards or Sponsor’s naming conventions in accordance to relevant company procedures
Build the clinical database, creating variables, codelists, forms and visits in accordance with the aCRF
Develop the computerized checks in accordance with the Data Validation Plan
Develop SAS checks in accordance with the Data Validation Plan
Implement mid study changes to the production eCRF when requested by the Lead DM
Communicate the database setup status and the achievement of milestones to the Lead DM
Create and validate import programs of electronic data received from external vendors
Import electronic data received from external vendors during the course of the clinical study
Program and validate data listings (e.g. Manual checks, Medical Review listings, Coding report etc)
Program and validate tracking or metric reports
Plan and prioritize his/her own work and take appropriate actions (e.g. escalation)
Contribute in formal training for new database programming staff
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 files
Lead the DBP team, coordinate other DBP staff providing direction regarding work assignment, scheduling and prioritizing; monitor progress of activities
Maintain continuous and appropriate communication with Lead DM and share critical and general issues
Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the study team
Make recommendations for database setup process improvements and development of new standards
Educate/train on use of study specific data collection tool(s)
Proven ability to analyze data capture problems/opportunities and a track record of developing and delivering high quality solutions
Conduct other activities as required
Qualification
Required
Degree (preferably in Computer Science) or at least 3 years of experience in database programming field or similar in a pharmaceutical environment or equivalent
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry guidelines like ICH, GCP etc
Expert in one or more clinical data management systems and recognized for expertise
Knowledge of SAS programming
English proficiency
MS Office Suite proficiency
Recent experience in CRF building on Medrio
Knowledge of Data Management processes
Professional demeanor
Trustworthy
Ability to effectively prioritize assigned work
Quality focused
Personable attitude
Willingness to learn
Team player
Learning agility
Problem solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Networking skills
Preferred
Knowledge of Alira Health systems
Company
Alira Health
Alira Health is an international advisory firm.
501-1000 employees
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2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$233MKey Investors
Symbiotic CapitalCreadev
2024-12-17Debt Financing· $100M
2023-01-09Series Unknown· $58M
2022-01-13Series Unknown· $40M
Leadership Team
Gabriele Brambilla
CEO
Annabel de Maria
Chief Patient Officer
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