Clinical Database Programmer

CK Group are working with a long established and successful pharmaceutical company in Hertfordshire. They are transitioning from paper-based clinical data collection to electronic data capture (EDC) and are looking for a permanent Clinical Database Programmer to support this.

This will be fully office based in Hertfordshire to start with, but can go down to three days a week in the office on completion of the probation period.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Clinical Database Programmer you will build and maintain study databases, design electronic data collection forms, program edit checks to ensure data quality, create data tables and reports to be used for study reporting and statistical analysis.

Key duties will include:

• Building and maintaining EDC study databases and eCRFs, including programming edit checks and derivations, and managing UAT and database go-live.
• Ensuring data quality by supporting data collection, cleaning, validation, and quality control, and by producing datasets, listings, and reports for review and analysis.
• Managing data transfers and integrations with external vendors, including defining data transfer specifications.
• Supporting implementation and maintenance of clinical systems (EDC, eTMF, CTMS), including configuration, validation documentation, and user training.
• Ensuring clinical systems and processes comply with GCP, GDPR, and internal data governance requirements.
• Working closely with clinical, statistics, and project teams and acting as a key contact for database-related questions and issues.

As Clinical Database Programmer you will require:

• A relevant life science, computer science or similar degree.
• Experience building EDC study databases and programming edit checks.
• Experience working with clinical study data, including data cleaning, validation, and reporting.
• Practical experience with at least one data or programming tool (e.g. SAS, SSPS or similar).
• Understanding of GCP, GDPR, and basic data governance principles.
• Strong attention to detail, with a structured approach to testing, documentation, and quality checks.

Competitive salary.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 171556 in all correspondence.