Manager, Clinical Database Programming (US)
Worldwide Clinical Trials
Summary
As a Manager, Clinical Database Programming, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of clinical database programming activities that support high-quality clinical research.
Job description
Make an Impact as a Manager, Clinical Database Programming at Worldwide
As a Manager, Clinical Database Programming, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of clinical database programming activities that support high-quality clinical research.
In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Clinical Database Programmers while partnering with Data Management, sponsors, sites, and third-party vendors to deliver robust electronic data capture (EDC) solutions. Your leadership will help drive operational excellence, innovation, and quality across database development and maintenance activities.
You will have the opportunity to influence processes, support the implementation of new solutions, and contribute to the systems and workflows that enable reliable clinical data collection and management.
Where You'll Work
This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in the US. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Clinical Database Programmers through performance management, training, and capability development.
- Coordinate project assignments, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of database programming activities.
- Oversee EDC development and database configuration activities across internal and third-party platforms.
- Review database build specifications, edit check specifications, validation plans, and reconciliation requirements to ensure quality and compliance.
- Partner with sponsors, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to resolve issues, implement system enhancements, and support electronic data transfers.
- Guide database testing, validation, maintenance, and deployment activities in accordance with departmental procedures and standards.
- Contribute to the development of database libraries, system documentation, procedures, and best practices.
- Drive process improvements, provide technical leadership for new solutions, and support ongoing monitoring of study and system metrics.
- Support quality assurance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives across Clinical Database Programming.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
- Experience leading or managing clinical database programming activities within a clinical research environment.
- Strong knowledge of EDC systems, database configuration, validation, testing processes, and data management workflows.
- Ability to review technical specifications, validation documentation, and database-related deliverables with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical and logical approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data quality and integrity.
- Strong communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and customer-focused relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in English and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
- Experience leading or managing clinical database programming activities within a clinical research environment.
- Strong knowledge of EDC systems, database configuration, validation, testing processes, and data management workflows.
- Ability to review technical specifications, validation documentation, and database-related deliverables with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical and logical approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data quality and integrity.
- Strong communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and customer-focused relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in English and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
Company overview
Worldwide Clinical Trials is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Founded with a mission to accelerate the development of innovative therapies, the company offers end-to-end solutions spanning from early-phase research through late-stage clinical trials and regulatory submissions. With expertise across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and rare conditions, Worldwide Clinical Trials leverages its scientific knowledge and operational excellence to design and execute complex clinical studies. The organization maintains a global footprint with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, enabling it to conduct multinational trials efficiently. Known for its patient-centric approach and commitment to quality, Worldwide Clinical Trials plays a crucial role in advancing medical research and bringing new treatments to patients worldwide.