Principal Database Programmer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Database Programmer in the United States, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and Sweden.

As a Principal Database Programmer, you will play a critical role in leading and executing database programming activities that support clinical studies. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior programmers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and efficient data management solutions. This role involves designing, validating, and maintaining databases, collaborating with cross-functional study teams, and implementing best practices to improve operational performance. You will manage project deliverables, budgets, and system validation while contributing to the development of internal processes and standards. Your work will directly impact the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of clinical trial data in a dynamic, remote-friendly, and globally distributed environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead database programming activities for assigned clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Mentor and train junior database programmers on CDMS systems, programming practices, and study-specific processes.
• Set up and validate study databases and ePRO/IRT systems based on provided specifications.
• Review and implement Data Validation Plans, perform database validation and UAT, and support data import/export tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project deliverables, budgets, and study timelines.
• Support clinical data management activities, including executing database locks and providing user support for EDC studies.
• Contribute to process improvement, SOP development, and system validation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of database programming experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry, including at least 5 years at a senior level.
• Proficiency with CDMS systems and understanding of industry standards for programming in GxP environments (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP).
• Experience with SAS programming, data listings, SDTM datasets, and define.XML is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with sponsors and internal teams.
• Client-facing experience, including participating in bid defense meetings, is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and globally distributed team environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements, including fully remote options.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a global clinical research environment.
• Collaborative team culture that values mentorship, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Exposure to diverse clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Contribution to projects that directly impact patient outcomes and clinical research advancement.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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