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# data programmer

- **Company:** Imperial
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Data Validation, Electronic Data Capture, Data Management
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?jobId=29391&jobTitle=Clinical+Data+Programmer

## About the Role

* A strong interest in data management and its role in improving the quality, efficiency, and impact of clinical trials.
 * A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in computing, health informatics, data science, or a related field.
 * Experience using clinical data management systems and electronic data capture (EDC) platforms in clinical trials.
 * The ability to communicate technical and data management concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues, through participation in meetings at all levels.

## Description

* Support data management activities across the full trial lifecycle for assigned studies.
 * Use and develop expertise in the unit's EDC systems (currently OpenClinica and REDCap) to support complex clinical trials.
 * Develop and maintain scripts for data validation, quality control, and the production of reports, listings, and metrics that support trial conduct, monitoring, and oversight.
 * Collaborate with trial teams to plan and deliver data management activities, ensuring key timelines and milestones are met.
 * Support compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and data protection requirements.


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