Clinical Programmer

Catalyst Clinical Research provides customizable solutions to the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries through Catalyst Oncology, a full-service oncology CRO, and multi-therapeutic global functional and CRO services through Catalyst Flex. The company's customer-centric flexible service model, innovative technology, expert team members, and global presence advance clinical studies. Visit CatalystCR.com.

As a Clinical Programmer you will be a key member of the Development Operations, Data Management Team. You will be responsible for program standard and study specific electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), edit checks and reports in accordance with approved Database Specifications, Data Management Plans (DMP), Data Transfer Specifications (DTS) and Data Review Specifications (DRS). Set-up study specific mapping for WHO-Drug and MedDRA dictionaries. Provide clinical programming support for data cleaning in clinical trials based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or study specific guidelines.

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Support the clinical programming lead on project teams, and serve as lead programming lead, as needed.
• Program standard and study specific electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), edit checks and reports.
• Set-up study specific mapping for WHO-Drug and MedDRA dictionaries.
• Ensure the efficiency, quality, and integrity of database development, reporting and project activities.
• Perform data checks as needed to ensure integrity and correctness of data displays and to understand structure and content of data.
• Perform QC/validation of vendor datasets, clinical data listings and edit checks to verify the output.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interact across operational areas as required.
• Interact with sponsor representatives as required
  
  

Managerial Requirements/ Responsibilities: N/A

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Education: A 4-year computer science/math degree or equivalent.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, including programming experience with Clinical Database Management Systems, i.e., Medidata Rave, Medrio, IBM, etc.; SAS programming experience also preferred.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical research or a CRO setting preferred.
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience may be accepted as a substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  
  

Required Certifications: N/A

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of clinical trial study design.
• Able to work on multiple, concurrent projects.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Can attend study team meetings as needed.
• Ability to travel for meetings or training activities may be required.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.