Database Developer

at  Southern Star Research

Southern Star Research is a leading Australian, privately owned CRO based in Sydney. We specialise in providing clinical research services to a range of clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology markets in Australia and New Zealand.
We recognise that attracting and retaining excellent staff is the key to developing a high quality CRO and providing our Customers with the best service possible. We greatly value the contributions our staff make to our clients’ projects and to the Company. Southern Star Research’s culture is focused on fostering and maintaining a positive, professional and productive work environment.
Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we’re looking for a talented Database Developer to join our team in Australia.
If you’re interested in joining an innovative, exciting, Australian owned CRO, we’d love to talk to you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Data Management, you will be responsible for:

• Ownership of all technical aspects of the eCRF and Clinical Database build activity;
• Development of Clinical Databases, including additional modules for medical coding of data, randomisation of participants and any other optional modules as required;
• Design and build unique CRF pages;
• Make updates the eCRF and database as identified during the UAT;
• Enabling the eCRF go-live;
• Locking the eCRF at the end of the study;
• Specification of consistency checks;
• Programming of consistency checks;
• Identification and resolution of database issues;
• Developing data transfer specifications;
• Developing and working to plans and procedures;
• Delivery of training to internal staff as well as sites and clients; and
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE, WE’RE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in the medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare disciplines;
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a database developer in a CRO or Pharmaceutical Company;
• A minimum of 5 years’ data management experience;
• Certification in Zelta or Viedoc EDC;
• An ability to translate protocol requirements into a structured database;
• An understanding of different database user role requirements;
• A good working knowledge of ICH-GCP, GCDMP, CDISC and Biometrics related guidelines;
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team, be adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn;
• Superior organisation and planning skills and the ability to deliver work according to study timelines and within the project budget;
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills; and
• An exceptional level of attention to detail