Clinical Study Build Programmer

Eli Lilly and Company

. Program and test clinical trial data collection databases, including mapping, testing, and normalization into a clinical data warehouse .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,500 - $169,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Program and test clinical trial data collection databases, including mapping, testing, and normalization into a clinical data warehouse
Configure clinical data collection systems such as eCOA/EDC platforms
Build study forms, logic, edit checks, workflows, integrations, and data repository mappings
Gather and influence eCOA design specifications and support implementation
Understand study translation needs and enable localization
Deliver accurate data collection systems and data warehouse mappings aligned with study objectives
Provide insights into study design and data delivery, including the Data Management Plan, Project Plan, database, and observed datasets
Support submission, inspection, and regulatory response activities
Lead complex cross-Business Unit/Therapeutic Area projects or programs
Develop and test innovative solutions
Improve development speed, accuracy, consistency, and study build cycle time
Enable metrics reporting for study development timelines and database changes
Partner with Data and Analytics colleagues to deliver study databases before first patient visit
Influence data standard decisions and strategies
Apply regulatory and privacy requirements to study database building
Integrate multifunctional, external, and technical information for data-driven decisions
Reduce postproduction changes through change-control processes
Anticipate and resolve technical, operational, and business problems affecting Data and Analytics
Manage delivery risks and define database solutions and timelines for the portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a scientific field such as Informatics/Analytics, Life Sciences, Statistics, Information Technology, Epidemiology, or Computer Sciences, plus 3 years of related experience
Alternatively, bachelor’s degree plus 5 or more years of experience in clinical data management or closely intersecting areas
Experience with designing and handling eCOA data
Ability to articulate data flow from patient to analysis and apply this knowledge to data solutions
Experience deciding technology platforms for data acquisition and aggregation
Clinical/drug development knowledge and ability to liaise with study team members
Strong therapeutic/scientific knowledge in the research field
Familiarity with clinical data tools and technologies
Understanding and experience using data standards
Ability to balance multiple activities, prioritize, and manage ambiguity
Domestic and international travel may be required
Knowledge of applicable internal, external, and regulatory requirements/expectations, including MQA, CSQ, MHRA, FDA, ICH, GCP, PhRMA, and privacy requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups offering support networks