Perspective Therapeutics

Lead Clinical Database Programmer

Remote
Full Time
Clinical Development
Experienced
Objective

At Perspective Therapeutics, we are looking for a Lead Clinical Database Programmer with strong experience programming clinical databases across multiple Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems. This role is responsible for leading the programming aspects of database build, maintenance, and closeout activities across clinical studies.

The Lead Clinical Database Programmer will partner closely with the Clinical Data Management team and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure clinical databases are designed, implemented, and maintained with a high standard of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.  This role also serves as a technical resource and mentor, driving consistency, quality, and innovation across database programming practices.

Essential Functions


Clinical Database Development & Programming
  • Develop, deploy, and maintain study databases to support clinical trial data collection, review, and analysis
  • Configure study-specific builds within EDC systems and support integrations with external system (e.g., IRT, Central Labs, imaging, ePRO, eCOA, CTMS, eTMF)
  • Design and create clinical databases optimized for data validation, review, and downstream analysis
  • Assist in developing and maintaining clinical programming documentation
  • Program, test, and validate electronic edit checks, data listings, and reports to ensure data integrity and usability
  • Utilize programming languages (e.g., C#, SQL, SAS) to develop and test data outputs and reporting tools

Database Lifecycle Management
  • Perform and document all the database programming activities across the study lifecycle, including initial database build, mid-study updates, and database closeout
  • Support post-production changes, enhancements, and issue resolution in a controlled and compliant manner
  • Contribute to the development of appropriate study timelines for database build, validation, and deployment, ensuring alignment with overall study milestones

Standards, Quality & Compliance
  • Apply and promote CDISC standards (e.g., CDASH, SDTM) in database design and data structure
  • Develop and maintain programming documentation, including specification, validation documentation, and change records
  • Support regulatory inspections and internal audits by ensuring complete, accurate, and inspection-ready documentation
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SOPs, standards, templates, and best practices for database programming
  • Support the setup, validation, and maintenance of global libraries and standard templates

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and external vendors to translate protocol and study requirements into database specifications
  • Provide technical expertise on EDC capabilities, system integrations, and database design decisions
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners supporting clinical trials

Leadership & Technical Guidance
  • Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for clinical database programming
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members
  • Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across clinical database programming processes and tools

Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Education/Experience

 
  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology or life sciences or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Database Programming.
  • Knowledge of all the steps and documentations involved in a clinical database build process.
  • Expertise in drug development processes (trial start-up/execution) and EDC database development.
  • Proficiency in C-sharp, SQL, SAS, (Python or Java is a plus).
  • Experience in reports/dashboard development.
  • Proficiency in Clinical Data Management Systems (e.g., Medidata RAVE, Oracle/Inform). 3+ years of experience with Medidata RAVE CDMS is a plus.
  • Proficiency in clinical database programming software and tools.
  • Strong understanding of the clinical trial process, regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP), and good documentation process (GDP).
  • Familiarity with clinical data standards (CDISC, CDASH) and coding standards (MedDRA / WHODrug)
  • Experience with clinical technologies and regulatory submissions.
  • Understanding of medical coding database structures (WHODrug, MedDRA).
 

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

 
  • Good organization and planning skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate, communicate, and manage well at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time, as measured on a calendar quarter. Both domestic and international travel may be required

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Perspective Therapeutics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For information on Perspective Therapeutics, visit our website at: www.perspectivetherapeutics.com.
 
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