Clinical Database Programmer II

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

The Clinical Programmer II will, at the direction of the Lead Clinical Programmers, design clinical study databases, program edit checks, integrate external data sources, and model and deliver data reports, dashboards and datasets. The Clinical Programmer II works in coordination with the Lead Clinical Programmer, Data Management, Biostatistics and Clinical Operation teams to develop standard operating processes in support of clinical research.

What You’ll Do

Database Design and Programming:

• Develop study database designs (e.g. electronic Case Report Forms) modelling design on CDISC standards.
• Implement a data cleaning strategy (e.g. edit checks, reports, etc.) in accordance to Edit Check Specifications, Data Management Plan, and Data Review Guideline.
• Ensure timely delivery of a quality locked database for analyses at the close of studies.
• Support computer system validation activities
  
  
  

Data Transfer Agreements

• Create Data Transfer Agreements and manage delivery of third-party clinical data for reconciliation and cleaning.
  
  
  

Collaboration With Cross-Functional Teams

• Provide ongoing day to day support to the data managers and Clinical Study Teams to ensure all systems and programs are executing correctly and efficiently, to include validating/checking programming.
• Collaborate with internal team and stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet timelines.
  
  
  

Process Improvement

• Participate in the standardization of libraries for CRFs (modelling CDISC standards) and edit checks to expedite study deliverables
• Recommend technical and process solutions that can be used or developed to increase efficiency of project work.
  
  
  

How You’ll Get There

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Biostatistics or equivalent degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Pharmaceutical/ Medical Device/ Biotechnology/ CRO industry in Clinical Programming or related functional area is required
• Knowledge of FDA/ICH guidelines and industry/technology standard practices
• Experience with any EDC systems platforms (e.g. MedNet, Rave, Veeva Vault EDC etc.)
• Understanding of the clinical trial process RequiredExperience extracting and transforming clinical data to support Reporting & Analytics
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills essential
• Knowledge of standards related to Clinical Data Management activities (CRF design, data standards, database design, coding and coding dictionaries, etc.).
• Experience in relational database language such as SQL
• Experience with CDISC (CDASH, SDTM) standards
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Computer System Validation (CSV) experience
• Experience with other programming languages such as SAS, R, Python
• Experience with Data Visualization, Reporting or Visual Analytics tools preferred
  
  
  

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About Us

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.

Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.