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# Principal EDC Programmer

- **Company:** Icon Clinical Research, Inc
- **Location:** Blue Bell, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Repository, Data Validation, Data Transmissions, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, System Programming, Data Management, Veeva, Custom Reports, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce6544d492d0a712

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience with EDC programming (Medidata Rave and/or Veeva) for data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (R, Python, SAS and/or SQL)
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
 * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
 * Prior experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers
 * Bachelor's degree in relevant field

## Description

We have an incredible opportunity for a Principal EDC Programmer to join ICON's Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science Systems team. The Principal EDC Programmer will lead the programming of clinical data management systems (CDMS) (including dynamic eCRF checks and edit checks), non-CDMS components (including custom programs, reports, and integrations), and analytics solutions. They will also develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor trial data., * Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave/Veeva), data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials, using SAS, R, and/or Python

 * Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data, using SAS, R, and/or SQL
 * Perform extracts of data from CDMS and create data transfer programs
 * Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians, among other positions, to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process
 * Act as a primary point of contact during the study set up and maintenance phase for system programming related questions by the project team
 * Actively participate in internal and external meetings and provide constructive feedback to peers, team leads, and functional management
 * Act as mentor and provide ad hoc guidance, training, and support to other programmers
 * Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials
 * Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes within an SME role
 * Stay updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies
 * Provide final-level technical review and consultation for complex programming activities
 * Provide technical leadership for cross-study and program-level analytics initiatives
 * Lead implementation of innovative analytical techniques, automation strategies, and process improvements