Our client has an immediate opening for an Oracle Clinical Database Programmer who will perform the duties of a Clinical Data Management System (CDMS) support specialist to ensure minimal downtime and quick problem resolution:

¨              Troubleshoot CDMS errors

¨              Instruct other Data Management staff in the proper use of CDMS

¨              Report suspected CDMS problems to the vendor’s user support group

¨              Implement or ensure the implementation of any necessary “fixes” to CDMS

¨              Report suspected Oracle problems to Oracle DBA

May perform some or all of the following tasks

¨              Act as CDMS database administrator by providing new user accounts, user groups,

      updating user groups and system parameters

¨              Train programming staff on data management procedures and systems

¨              Create an annotated CRF using client standards or sponsor requested naming conventions

¨              Create and test the CDMS set up for new studies/projects

¨              Create and test data entry screens, write data entry guidelines

¨              Program and test the automated edit checks to be executed for the study/project

¨              Create and test files necessary for the electronic upload of data

¨              Upload electronic data received through external sources (e.g., central laboratories)

¨              Communicate the database set-up status and the achievement of milestones to internal or external project team members

¨              Update standard data dictionaries and edit check libraries

¨              Program and generate data listings for ongoing studies

¨              Program and generate project tracking report

¨              Ensure archiving of electronic data and required documentation is effected on study completion 

¨              Program CDMS enhancements

¨              Coordinate and participate in the validation of a CDMS or related supporting software

¨              Write materials or perform technical training for Data Management staff

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have Oracle Clinical Database Programming experience (preferably OC/RDC experience)
• Oracle database training program or related course work, and six years of relevant experience in data management or system validation
• Three years of relevant database programming or system validation experience including one year in data management
• Competency in Oracle database programming or system validation