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EDC Programmer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2026

💰 $150,000/yr($100,000/yr – $150,000/yr)

About the role

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.

The EDC Programmer (EDCP) is a critical technical role responsible for building, configuring, and maintaining clinical trial databases in Medidata Rave. Sitting in the Clinical Data Management (CDM) department, the EDCP works closely with Clinical Data Managers, Biostatistics, and other cross-functional study teams, leading electronic data capture (EDC) design, programming, and implementation across all phases of clinical development (Phase I–III). As a key contributor at a fast-growing biotech, the EDC Programmer has significant ownership over database quality, standards compliance, and the continuous improvement of EDC-related processes and tooling.

This position is hybrid if based in Houston, TX or Princeton, NJ, and onsite if based in Redmond, WA.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build Medidata Rave studies from the ground up across Phase I, II, and III clinical trials, including eCRF design, edit check programming, and study configuration.
Develop custom functions in Rave to address complex data validation logic, derived fields, and conditional branching beyond standard edit check capabilities.
Configure and maintain Rave study components including forms, fields, matrices, data dictionaries, derivations, and custom edit checks using Rave Designer and Architect.
Collaborate with CDM, Biostatistics, and Clinical Science teams to translate protocol requirements and CRF specifications into technically sound EDC database designs.
Develop and review Database Design Documents (DBDs), CRF Completion Guidelines, Edit Check Specifications, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans.
Lead UAT activities, including authoring test scripts, executing tests, documenting defects, and driving resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Manage study amendments and database changes throughout the trial lifecycle, maintaining thorough documentation of all modifications in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Oversee and coordinate EDC-related activities with CROs and external vendors, providing technical guidance and ensuring deliverable quality and timeline adherence.
Ensure compliance with CDISC/CDASH standards in EDC database design, supporting downstream SDTM mapping and data review efforts.
Build and configure Medidata Rave RTSM modules, including randomization schemes, stratification factors, depot/kit management, and resupply algorithms.
Manage integrations with third-party RTSM/IRT systems (e.g., 4G Clinical, Suvoda, YPrime, Veeva Vault RTSM), including specification development, interface testing, and ongoing operational support.

Support data migration, external data loads (lab, ePRO, ECG, etc.), and integration with other clinical systems as needed.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of EDC standards, templates, and best practices to support a scalable, growing clinical portfolio.
Participate in study team meetings, providing EDC-related updates, risk assessments, and timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience as an EDC Programmer or Database Designer in a clinical trial environment.
Expert-level proficiency with Medidata Rave, including Rave Designer, Rave Architect, and Rave Studio; Rave certification preferred.
Demonstrated experience building clinical trial databases across Phase I, II, and III studies, including first-in-human (FIH) through late-phase pivotal trials.
Strong custom function development experience in Medidata Rave, including complex validation logic, multi-field derivations, and dynamic form behavior.
Solid understanding of CDISC/CDASH standards and their a