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# Senior Database Programmer

- **Company:** Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Release Automation, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Repository, Databases, Database Schema, Electronic Data Capture, Microsoft Office, Clinical Data Management System, Data Strategy, Data Management, Veeva, GXP
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-database-programmer-south-bend-in--81523221-6733-4caf-9c19-132d180b35a9

## About the Role

Database Programming, Animal Care, Service Delivery, Disease Prevention and Control, Diversity, Database Programming, Biostatistics, Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, * BS or equivalent in IT, statistics or scientific field related to animal health/human health

 * Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in the animal/human health industry. (some vaccine development experience will be a plus)
 * Working knowledge of electronic systems and capabilities and their application in animal/human health R&D, maintenance validation and data pulls are a plus.
 * Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work within and across interdisciplinary teams.
 * Strong GxP knowledge, in particular GLP, GCP and GMP.
 * Good written and verbal communication skills.
 * Knowledge of electronic systems and capabilities and their application in animal/human health R&D, maintenance validation and data pulls are a plus.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

 * Clinical trial experience and clinical trial data along with study build experience (Rave/Inform/Veeva/ Medrio or any other database used to collect clinical trial data)
 * Advanced knowledge of electronic data capture systems
 * Experience interacting with regulatory authorities and regulatory submissions
 * Ability to communicate logically and technically. Deliver all communication with clarity, impact and passion tailored to the audience.
 * Organizational planning skills, ability to manage competing priorities and flexibility to change
 * Commitment to quality
 * Ability to work independently or as part of a team
 * High competency in Microsoft Office
 * Ability to work additional hours as required and work with staff in irregular time zones
 * Ability to learn new systems and functions in an evolving technical environment

## Description

* Proactively search for solutions.
 * Work effectively and flexibly within and across all Elanco R&D teams and external collaborators to achieve overall Elanco R&D deliverables.
 * Create a positive work environment that is aligned with company objectives.
 * Create an engaging culture with a "Play to Win" mentality.
 * Identify and utilize methods to deliver individual objectives in a high quality, timely, cost-effective manner. Demonstrate high levels of adaptability, flexibility, and learning agility
 * Expertise in deployment, validation, testing and implementation of electronic data capture systems as part of data management strategies.
 * Responsible for number of activities related to Design, Development and maintenance of Clinical Data Base.
 * Maintenance of Case report forms, Database objects, Forms, Edit checks and procedures.
 * Copy/Create study database objects such as DCM's, DCI's, DCI books, Forms, Edit- checks and procedures from the global library and customize as per specification while ensuring consistency in databases.
 * Performing self-testing for the database objects.
 * Copy and customize non-standard objects and programs from the Global Library, as applicable.
 * Build non-standard objects from scratch and ensure they are aligned to specifications, as applicable.
 * Provide user support, troubleshooting and maintenance of the tools and documentation related to these activities, as needed.
 * Perform annotation / database update / quality assurance on case report form (CRF) annotations for post-production study changes as applicable.
 * Participate in UAT when new application release occurs, as applicable.
 * Assemble database components (Forms, Folders, Matrices, Layouts, Derivations, Validations, Edit Checks and Custom Functions) as per the specifications.
 * Migrate database, as needed.
 * Perform quality assurance on DBD internal audit process in Electronic Trial Master File tool, as and when needed.
 * Define scope and conduct impact analysis for migrations and post-production changes, as required.
 * Perform Migrations and Post productions changes as needed.
 * Generate and provide Annotated and Non-Annotated case report forms, as needed. Configure Coder module, as required.
 * Coordinate resources and capabilities both internally and externally to achieve R&D target objectives.
 * Ensure adherence to clinical data collection policies and procedures and is expected to keep Elanco at the forefront of standards for the animal health industry.
 * Confirm validation and compliance to all regulations (including GxP) and guidelines the global data management systems and process utilized to collect, manage, report, store and archive databases containing clinical data.
 * In collaboration with global DM members, contribute to development and review of SOPs, QMS documents and process documents.
 * Serve as the primary technical expert for complex post-production changes and database migrations, defining scope and conducting impact analysis. · Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of the Global Library of database objects, driving standardization and efficiency.
 * Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior database programmers, reviewing their work and fostering their professional growth