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Dmcp-0, Senior Specialist, Clinical Data Programming

Merck KGaA
7+ years
INR 18 LPA – 24 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

DMCP-0, Senior Specialist – Clinical Data Programming

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-Site

Role Summary

The Senior Specialist – Clinical Data Programming plays a critical role in supporting clinical development by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality programming solutions that ensure the integrity, accuracy, and traceability of clinical trial data throughout the study lifecycle.

This position combines expertise in clinical data programming, data quality surveillance, risk-based monitoring, and operational reporting to support data-driven decision-making in clinical research. The role requires strong technical capabilities, deep understanding of clinical trial processes, and the ability to work independently within a global, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Programming & Development

  • Design, develop, validate, and maintain clinical data programming solutions.

  • Create high-quality programs that support:

    • Clinical Data Review

    • Data Quality Surveillance

    • Operational Reporting

    • Risk-Based Monitoring Activities

  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, consistency, and traceability across the clinical trial lifecycle.

  • Develop reusable programming standards and automation solutions to improve efficiency and quality.

  • Support data extraction, transformation, validation, and reporting activities.

Data Quality & Risk Signal Detection

  • Develop and maintain programs for:

    • Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

    • Key Quality Indicators (KQIs)

    • Risk Signal Detection

    • Data Quality Monitoring

  • Perform ongoing surveillance of clinical data to identify:

    • Trends

    • Outliers

    • Data Anomalies

    • Potential Compliance Risks

  • Collaborate with study teams to investigate and resolve identified issues.

  • Support risk-based monitoring strategies through data-driven insights.

Operational Reporting & Analytics

  • Design and deliver operational dashboards and reports to support clinical trial oversight.

  • Generate actionable insights for study teams and leadership through data analysis and visualization.

  • Develop reporting solutions that improve transparency and operational efficiency.

  • Support study metrics tracking and performance monitoring activities.

Clinical Systems & Standards Management

  • Work with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems including:

    • Medidata Rave

    • Oracle InForm

    • Similar Clinical Data Platforms

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • CDISC Standards

    • SDTM

    • Define.xml

    • Clinical Data Management Best Practices

  • Support standardization and harmonization initiatives across studies and programs.

Programming Validation & Compliance

  • Validate programming outputs and ensure compliance with:

    • GxP Requirements

    • Clinical Research Regulations

    • Internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Maintain complete and accurate programming documentation.

  • Participate in quality reviews and audits as required.

  • Ensure traceability and reproducibility of all programming deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical Data Management Teams

    • Clinical Operations

    • Biostatistics

    • Medical Monitoring

    • Risk-Based Monitoring Teams

    • Regulatory Functions

  • Provide technical expertise and support for clinical data review activities.

  • Participate in global initiatives focused on process improvement and innovation.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Contribute to the enhancement of programming standards, tools, and methodologies.

  • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency.

  • Support innovation initiatives utilizing advanced analytics and visualization technologies.

  • Stay current with evolving clinical data standards, technologies, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

Education

One of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Computer Science

    • Mathematics

    • Statistics

    • Bioinformatics

    • Related Discipline

OR

  • Equivalent industry experience in Clinical Data Programming or Clinical Monitoring Programming.

Experience

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in:

    • Clinical Data Programming

    • Clinical Monitoring Programming

    • Clinical Data Analytics

  • Experience within:

    • Pharmaceutical Companies

    • Biotechnology Organizations

    • Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

  • Experience supporting global clinical development programs and clinical trial operations.