ANALYST PROGRAMMER II

Analyst Programmer II

The Clinical Data Management Programmer II works under the supervision of the Clinical Data & Programming Manager and serves as a key technical contributor responsible for developing and maintaining programming solutions that support the Duke Reading Center's data management infrastructure and operations. This role focuses on programming for clinical trial data integration, quality control, analytics, and custom database builds for electronic data capture, with a strong emphasis on using SAS to automate processes and ensure data integrity. The individual may also serve as a primary clinical data manager on designated clinical studies under the guidance of the Clinical Data & Programming Manager, acting as the main point of contact for study teams and sponsors regarding data handling, cleaning, and provisioning.

Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, test, and maintain SAS programs and scripts to automate clinical data integration, cleaning, reshaping, and export processes.
• Build and maintain data pipelines to support the export, transformation, and validation of ophthalmic imaging graded data and functional test data from various sources.
• Develop reusable macros, templates, and code libraries to streamline clinical data workflows and ensure consistency across studies.
• Use SAS and other analytical tools (e.g., R, Python) to build custom reports and visualizations to monitor data quality and support operational decisions.
• Document all data processes and code thoroughly in compliance with GCP and internal documentation standards.
• Serve as the designated clinical data manager on assigned studies, coordinating data activities and acting as the primary point of contact for sponsors and CROs. Lead the development of clinical data management planning documents (including database design specifications, data transfer agreements and other sponsor-facing documentation) in collaboration with project stakeholders for the assigned studies.
• Perform clinical data review, cleaning, discrepancy management, and coding in alignment with study protocols and DRC scope of work.
• Collaborate with study teams to design case report forms (CRFs) and data collection strategies.
• Support the validation and quality control activities of Electronic Grading System (EGS) study databases as needed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, and validation documentation for clinical data management processes and systems.
• Partner with other data programmers and analysts to enhance the Reading Center's data infrastructure and implement standardized solutions.
• Train and mentor colleagues & end users on SAS, other data management tools, and DM best practices.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to study teams and staff on tools and workflows to strengthen data literacy.
• Participate in internal working groups to drive continuous improvement and innovation in data management practices across the Reading Center.
• Attend and contribute to Reading Center Data Team meetings, staff meetings, and project-specific discussions.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate study needs into efficient data solutions.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein, as assigned by the Clinical Data & Programming Manager.

Required Qualifications :

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