💾 Architect Clinical Data Solutions: Senior Database Developer - India
Join ICON plc as a Senior Database Developer and become the backbone of our clinical data infrastructure in India. This technical leadership role empowers you to design, build, and optimize robust database solutions that power groundbreaking clinical research, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability across global clinical trials.
As a world-leading healthcare intelligence organization, we're seeking an experienced database developer to create sophisticated data solutions that accelerate clinical development. If you're passionate about database architecture, performance optimization, and building scalable systems for complex clinical data, this is your opportunity to advance your career while supporting life-changing medical research.
🎯 Your Database Architecture Mission: Key Responsibilities
Clinical Database Development & Optimization
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance database solutions for complex clinical trial data management
- Develop and validate sophisticated programming solutions for clinical data analysis and regulatory reporting
- Optimize database performance, ensuring efficient data processing for large-scale clinical studies
- Implement robust data warehousing solutions to support clinical analytics and reporting needs
Data Integration & Management
- Collaborate with clinical data scientists and biostatisticians to integrate programming solutions into comprehensive data management processes
- Design and implement ETL processes for seamless data integration from multiple clinical data sources
- Oversee generation of statistical datasets, tables, listings, and figures supporting regulatory submissions
- Develop data validation and quality control frameworks ensuring clinical data accuracy and integrity
Technical Leadership & Standards
- Provide expert guidance on database design best practices, coding standards, and performance optimization
- Stay current with advancements in database technologies, programming languages, and data management tools
- Implement database security protocols and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA)
- Develop and maintain comprehensive database documentation and architectural guidelines
System Architecture & Scalability
- Architect scalable database solutions supporting growing clinical data volumes and complex queries
- Implement database monitoring and performance tuning strategies for optimal system operation
- Design disaster recovery and data backup solutions ensuring business continuity
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams on database deployment and maintenance strategies
⭐ Your Profile: Database Development Expertise
Essential Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, or related technical field
- Extensive experience in database development and programming for clinical trials or healthcare data
- Expert proficiency in database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.) and programming languages (SAS, R, Python, SQL)
- Strong background in clinical data management and regulatory submission requirements
Technical Mastery
- Database Architecture: Expertise in designing and optimizing relational and non-relational databases
- ETL Development: Experience building complex data integration and transformation pipelines
- Performance Optimization: Skills in query tuning, indexing strategies, and database optimization
- Data Modeling: Proficiency in clinical data models and CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM)
Programming Expertise
- Advanced skills in SAS programming for clinical data analysis and reporting
- Proficiency in R or Python for statistical computing and data manipulation
- Strong SQL skills for complex query development and database management
- Experience with clinical data management systems and electronic data capture platforms
Professional Competencies
- Strong Problem-Solving: Ability to address complex database challenges and performance issues
- Attention to Detail: Commitment to data accuracy and system reliability in regulated environment
- Collaborative Mindset: Effectiveness in cross-functional teams with diverse technical backgrounds
- Communication Excellence: Ability to translate technical concepts for clinical and business stakeholders
💫 Why Build Your Database Career at ICON India?
Impact Clinical Data Infrastructure
- Design database systems that support critical clinical research and patient safety
- Work with complex clinical data across diverse therapeutic areas and trial phases
- Contribute to systems that accelerate drug development and regulatory approvals
- Ensure data integrity for life-changing medical research
Technical Leadership Growth
- Clear pathway to Database Architect and Data Engineering Leadership roles
- Exposure to cutting-edge database technologies and cloud data platforms
- Opportunities for advanced technical training and certification
- Professional development in growing clinical data science field
Innovation & Scale
- Work on large-scale clinical databases supporting global research operations
- Implement innovative data solutions using latest technologies and methodologies
- Optimize systems for performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance
- Contribute to digital transformation in clinical research data management
Competitive ICON India Benefits
- Attractive salary package with performance incentives
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
- Global Employee Assistance Programme with local support
- Generous annual leave with Indian public holidays
- Retirement planning benefits and financial security
- Professional development allowance and certification support
- Modern technology environment with growth opportunities
🗃️ Database Technologies You'll Master
- Clinical Data Management Systems
- ETL/ELT Pipeline Development
- Cloud Database Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Data Warehousing Solutions
- Performance Monitoring & Optimization Tools
📊 Clinical Data Standards You'll Implement
- CDISC Standards (SDTM, ADaM)
- Regulatory Submission Requirements
- Data Quality & Validation Frameworks
- Security & Privacy Compliance
- Audit Trail & Data Traceability
✨ Ready to Architect Clinical Data Excellence?
If you're an experienced database developer with clinical data expertise and passion for building scalable data solutions, we encourage you to apply. This Senior Database Developer role offers the unique opportunity to advance your career while creating the data infrastructure that powers groundbreaking clinical research worldwide.
Apply Now and become ICON's next Database Architecture expert in India!
