Senior Clinical Database Designer

Senior Clinical Database Designer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Clinical Database Designer in Canada. As a Senior Clinical Database Designer, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of global clinical research programs through the design, development, and optimization of clinical trial databases. Working in a collaborative and quality-driven environment, you will contribute to the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of clinical data collection processes across multiple studies. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, leverage leading electronic data capture technologies, and influence database design standards and best practices. You will help drive innovation in clinical data management while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and study requirements. Ideal for an experienced professional with strong technical expertise and project management skills, this role offers meaningful impact within a growing and dynamic research environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain clinical trial databases and electronic data capture (EDC) systems to support study execution and data quality objectives.
• Review study protocols, reference materials, and project requirements to establish database design timelines and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Design and review case report forms (CRFs/eCRFs), database schemas, data validation specifications, and study-specific data collection structures.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, ensuring database functionality, accuracy, and compliance with study requirements.
• Collaborate with data management teams to define and monitor clinical trial data flow, quality control procedures, and data processing activities.
• Review clinical data, manage queries, support issue resolution, and contribute to maintaining high standards of data integrity throughout the study lifecycle.
• Assist with medical coding discrepancy resolution, study monitoring activities, database audits, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, templates, work instructions, and best practices related to database design and clinical data management.
• Provide training and technical guidance to study teams, clinical research associates, and other stakeholders on EDC systems, data workflows, and quality processes.
• Develop and test SAS programs used for data validation checks, reporting, and study-specific monitoring activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical data management, database design, or a related clinical research function.
• At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience developing and configuring clinical databases using Inform, Medidata Rave, or similar EDC platforms.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, clinical data standards, electronic data capture systems, and database design methodologies.
• Experience working with both paper-based and electronic clinical data collection environments.
• Proficiency in developing data validation specifications, conducting UAT, and supporting data quality management processes.
• Experience with SAS programming for logical checks, validation routines, and reporting activities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 CAD.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Flexible remote work arrangement available anywhere within Canada.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pension plan participation.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional development.
• Fitness reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunity to work on innovative clinical research projects with global impact.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment focused on quality and professional excellence.