BD
BD
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) develops medical technology for healthcare providers, laboratories, and patients worldwide. Its portfolio spans medication management, drug delivery, surgical care, cervical cancer screening, laboratory services, and infection risk management. The company also delivers clinical insights designed to support safer, more efficient care and better patient outcomes. BD’s work combines healthcare technology, manufacturing, and service capabilities across areas of global health and sustainability.

Clinical Database Programmer - BD (Maryland Remote)

Build and validate clinical trial databases supporting Waters’ analytical life sciences and informatics business. The role focuses on data quality, database lock activities, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Description

  • Own end-to-end clinical database programming for assigned studies.
  • Design, configure, test, and maintain electronic data capture databases.
  • Implement edit checks, derivations, form logic, field dynamics, and related database functions.
  • Create, validate, and maintain data transfer specifications and external integrations.
  • Load, reconcile, and process non-CRF data from external sources.
  • Define study data collection needs and align them with protocol objectives and regulatory expectations.
  • Maintain data standards, integrity controls, and quality requirements throughout the clinical data lifecycle.
  • Review and contribute to data management plans, study documents, CRFs, edit check specifications, and related materials.
  • Deliver complete, accurate, and reliable clinical data to support study milestones.
  • Support database lock activities and inspection and audit readiness.
  • Build, validate, and maintain reports, listings, dashboards, and data review tools using SQL, SAS, or comparable technologies.
  • Apply analytics and reporting solutions to review data, identify issues, and oversee studies.
  • Resolve database and data management programming issues with IT teams and system vendors.
  • Act as a technical subject matter expert for clinical database programming and EDC functionality.
  • Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across clinical study execution.
  • Report study progress, risks, and technical considerations to project teams and management.
  • Guide and mentor team members when appropriate.
  • Contribute to process improvements and advance data management standards, tools, and practices.
  • Identify ways to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency across clinical data management programming.
  • Help implement new technologies, methodologies, and industry practices.
  • Support departmental initiatives and organizational objectives for clinical systems and data management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, life sciences, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • At least three years of clinical database programming or clinical data management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or CRO settings.
  • Experience supporting clinical studies from database build through lock and archival.
  • Experience with Veeva CDMS, Veeva EDC, or a comparable EDC platform.
  • Solid knowledge of clinical trial processes, data management principles, and clinical data lifecycle activities.
  • Knowledge of FDA, ISO, ICH-GCP, and other applicable clinical research and data management requirements.
  • Understanding of relational database design and data structures.
  • Proficiency in SQL programming and data extraction.
  • Experience with EDC systems, preferably Veeva CDMS.
  • Familiarity with MedDRA and WHO Drug coding dictionaries.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with and manage stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical research technologies.
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
  • Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 10%, based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards program.
  • Reward and recognition opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits programs.
  • Opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development.
  • Flexible work-life balance.
  • Remote or field-based work arrangements where specified.
  • Equal opportunity employment.
  • Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.
  • Potential employment support or accommodations related to COVID-19 vaccination, where applicable.

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