Database Programming Manager

The Clinical Data Enablement (CDE) Database Build Lead will perform the creation and maintenance of clinical databases for Phase I-IV clinical trials executed by Astellas. An example of a clinical database would include an electronic data collection system (EDC) but could also include other data collection or review systems as appropriate., * Performs initial clinical database builds and associated updates per agreed upon requirements and established timelines

• Contributes to related technical and/or process improvement initiatives associated with database builds and related efforts
• Collaborates with any vendors providing programming support for clinical database development, as appropriate
• Collaborates cross functionally to address any issues with the delivery or quality of supported clinical databases

Database Programming, Project/Program Management, Clinical Data, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Data Collection, Data Collection, CDE (Common Desktop Environment), Database Administration, Phase I Clinical Trials, Phase IV Clinical Trials, * BS or MS degree, preferably in Computer Science, Informatics/Data Science, or life science discipline

• Prior pharma or CRO industry experience working on global clinical studies and projects or global process and system initiatives
• Prior experience in clinical database programming or related role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with others to achieve an objective
• Familiarity with all phases of clinical development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical competency with programming languages (i.e. R, Python, SAS, SQL, etc…) used to support clinical trial data flows, reporting, analysis and/or data sharing
• Demonstrated ability and experience contributing to global process or system improvement projects
• Knowledge of data standards in industry (CDISC, CDASH)