Clinical Programmer (Elluminate)

Job Title: Clinical Programmer, Clinical Data SystemsJob DescriptionThe Clinical Programmer, Clinical Data Systems will support the implementation, configuration, and optimization of the eClinical elluminate application to enable efficient clinical data cleaning, reconciliation, and analytics. This role works closely with Data Management, Clinical Systems Business Analysts, Clinical Data Standards, Digital Technical Services, and Biometrics System Administrators to gather and document requirements, map study datapoints, develop custom listings, and ensure that elluminate implementations align with organizational data standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the eClinical elluminate application for clinical studies, ensuring solutions meet business and data management requirements.
• Collaborate with Data Management and Clinical Systems Business Analysts to gather, analyze, and document requirements for elluminate implementations, including study datapoint mapping and custom listing needs.
• Conduct clinical programming within the eClinical elluminate application to support data cleaning and reconciliation in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures and organizational standards.
• Develop, configure, and maintain custom listings and other programmed outputs in elluminate to facilitate efficient review and management of clinical data.
• Work closely with Clinical Data Standards to ensure alignment between eClinical elluminate data models and internal data collection standards.
• Apply a standards-based mindset to design reusable, scalable, and efficient elluminate configurations that enable quick implementation across studies.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) of both standard and study-specific elluminate implementations, ensuring solutions meet functional requirements and quality expectations.
• Partner with Data Management to track new study development and manage change control activities related to elluminate implementations.
• Collaborate with Digital Technical Services and Biometrics System Administrators to facilitate appropriate system configuration and integration of the eClinical elluminate platform.
• Ensure that clinical database programming, edit checks, and related configurations follow best practices and support high-quality, reliable data.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation related to elluminate configurations, standards, and processes.
• Communicate effectively with external vendors to address system or data issues, manage escalations, and respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deliverables meet agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Work independently and take initiative to identify process improvements, resolve issues, and enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical data systems.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Business Information Systems, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 3 years of programming experience specifically in the eClinical elluminate application.
• At least 5 years of experience with clinical systems, including database development, clinical programming, statistics/programming, standards, and integrations.
• Strong background in Clinical Data Management, including familiarity with clinical data flows and data quality processes.
• Excellent knowledge of clinical database programming, including the design and implementation of edit checks and adherence to best practices.
• Experience with clinical systems such as MDR, IRT, SCE, and software supporting clinical analytics and data visualization.
• Working knowledge of clinical systems integrations and standards, with SDTM experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex clinical data and system requirements.
• Good organization and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, including document organization and scheduling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with external vendors, including issue escalation and responding to inquiries and concerns.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with standards-driven environments and a strong focus on data standardization and reusability.
• Familiarity with tools and platforms used for clinical analytics and data visualization.
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) for clinical systems or data platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including data management, standards, and IT teams.
• Proven ability to contribute to process improvements and drive efficiencies within clinical data systems.
• Comfort working with change control processes and documentation in regulated environments.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment focused on the delivery and optimization of clinical data systems. You will work closely with Data Management, Clinical Systems Business Analysts, Clinical Data Standards, Digital Technical Services, and Biometrics System Administrators, as well as external vendors supporting clinical systems and data platforms. The position centers on the use of the eClinical elluminate application and related clinical technologies such as MDR, IRT, SCE, and software for clinical analytics and data visualization. Work typically takes place in a professional office or remote setting, with significant computer-based tasks, regular virtual or in-person meetings, and collaboration across global teams. The environment emphasizes quality, adherence to standards and SOPs, and timely delivery of system configurations and enhancements to support ongoing clinical studies. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.About Actalent

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