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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # EDC Programmer - **Company:** CG ONCOLOGY INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Program Optimization, Databases, Coherent Remote File System (CRFS), Data Cleansing, Data Transmissions, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Security, Database Design, Electronic Data Capture, Identity and Access Management, Data Streaming, User Provisioning Software, Information Technology, Data Management, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b83a3f8b66114c29 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field * 5+ years of EDC programming experience in pharmaceutical or biotech setting * Hands-on experience with: + Medidata Rave EDC (architect, edit checks, custom functions) + Zelta (Merative) EDC platform * Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and data flow * Experience working with CDISC standards (SDTM preferred) * Experience supporting database validation and UAT activities * Prior CRO/vendor collaboration experience preferred ## Description The EDC Programmer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and maintenance of electronic data capture (EDC) systems to support clinical trials. This role ensures high-quality, compliant data collection through robust database builds in Medidata Rave EDC and Zelta (Merative) platforms. The EDC Programmer partners cross-functionally with Data Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and external vendors to support study execution, data integrity, and regulatory requirements., * Deliver high-quality, fully validated EDC database builds aligned to protocol and standards * Develop and maintain edit checks, derivations, and custom functions in Rave and Zelta * Ensure timely database go-live and updates to support study timelines * Support database lock activities and data cleaning workflows * Establish strong cross-functional collaboration with DM, Biostats, and clinical teams * Ensure compliance with CDISC standards, regulatory expectations, and internal SOPs * Design, build, and validate clinical trial databases in Medidata Rave EDC and Zelta (Merative) * Develop CRFs, edit checks, derivations, and custom functions per protocol and data specifications * Review and interpret protocols, SAPs, and data transfer specifications to support database design * Perform UAT support, issue resolution, and system enhancements * Ensure all EDC builds adhere to CDISC (SDTM) standards, data standards, and regulatory compliance * Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and medical teams * Support data cleaning activities, including discrepancy management and query logic optimization * Manage and oversee database changes, migrations, and version control * Participate in database lock activities, ensuring quality and completeness of data * Interface with external vendors (e.g., CROs such as PFM/KMK) and manage deliverables as needed * Contribute to process improvements, standards development, and system optimization initiatives * Maintain inspection readiness through proper documentation, traceability, and validation records * Oversee and execute user access governance for Medidata Rave and Zelta EDC platforms, including user provisioning, role assignment, and deprovisioning aligned with study responsibilities; ensure compliance with GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and internal SOPs, maintain inspection-ready audit trails, partner with Data Management, Clinical Operations, and QA for access approvals, and lead periodic user access reviews and reconciliation activities to ensure system integrity and data security. ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Anomaly Detection - Using unsupervised Machine Learning for detecting anomalies in customer base](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/6-anomaly-detection-using-unsupervised-machine-learning-for-detecting-anomalies-in-customer-base) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Why Event-Driven Architecture Isn’t About Speed (and When You Actually Need It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/745-why-event-driven-architecture-isn-t-about-speed-and-when-you-actually-need-it)