Clinical Programmer II

About the role

At Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. The Clinical Programmer II develops and maintains advanced programming solutions for clinical trial data management, analysis, and reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support clinical research and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and maintain complex programs to support clinical trial data management processes, including data integration, transformation, and analysis using R, SAS, or other relevant programming languages.
• Perform advanced data analysis and generate complex reports, tables, listings, and figures to support clinical trial data review, statistical analysis, regulatory submissions, and operational decision-making.
• Support clinical operational activities by developing and maintaining tools for tracking study progress, site performance, and other key operational metrics, including generating regular reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement statistical analysis plans and design programming solutions that address specific project requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex data issues and propose solutions to ensure data integrity and quality throughout the clinical development process.
• Conduct programming peer reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior programmers to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Participate in version control using Git and maintain comprehensive documentation for scripts, packages, and applications.
• Contribute to the development of study documentation, including programming specifications and data management plans.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality in clinical programming activities.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and industry standards (e.g., CDISC) in clinical programming and data management, implementing improvements as appropriate and assisting in preparing for regulatory audits and inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, life sciences, or related field with 1+ years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree in these fields with 2+ years of professional experience in Clinical Programming, data visualization, business intelligence, or analytics roles.
• Strong proficiency in R and/or SAS, with experience in other relevant programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, SQL).
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize code for efficiency and scalability.
• Experience in extracting, cleaning, transforming, and loading data from diverse sources, managing datasets, and ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Understanding of clinical trial processes and data flow from study setup to database lock.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial data standards (e.g., CDISC SDTM, ADaM) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with or understanding of clinical trial operations and associated metrics is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into efficient programming solutions.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for visualizing operational data and creating interactive dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Ability to mentor junior team members, including conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with emerging trends in clinical programming and data analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices.
• Experience mentoring junior programmers and conducting code reviews.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and integration technologies.
• Experience with software validation per FDA guidelines.
• Knowledge of machine learning or advanced analytics techniques applicable to clinical data.

Pay

Annual base salary range: $122,857 - $132,796. The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background Screening & Drug Testing: Final candidates may be required to successfully complete a background check and/or drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Washington Fair Chance Act Compliance: For applicants who reside in or are applying for roles based in Washington State, Recor Medical adheres to the Washington Fair Chance Act. This means we do not inquire about or consider criminal history until after an initial determination has been made that the candidate is otherwise qualified for the role.
• New Hire Training: All employees are required to successfully complete Recor training program within their first 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Radiation Safety Requirement: Certain field-based roles require work in environments where radiation sources (e.g., x-ray equipment) are in use. Employees in these roles will be issued a personal dosimetry badge to monitor occupational exposure and are required to wear it in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory standards.