hiring for the position of eCOA Build Programmer in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is a full-time opportunity for candidates with experience in electronic Clinical Outcomes Assessment (eCOA), Electronic Data Capture (eDC), clinical database programming, clinical data management, and clinical trial data systems.
The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, programming, testing, and validating clinical trial data collection databases, along with mapping and normalizing clinical data into a clinical data warehouse.
Candidates with knowledge of clinical protocols, database programming, data standards, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, JSON, and SQL can apply for this opportunity.
Lilly Recruitment 2026 β Job Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Lilly |
| Job Title | eCOA Build Programmer |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, India |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Job ID | R-114339 |
| Experience | Hands-on relevant experience |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree |
| Domain | Clinical Research / Clinical Data Management |
| Posted On | November 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 9, 2026 |
Position: eCOA Build Programmer
The eCOA Build Programmer will develop and test electronic clinical trial data collection systems and associated data repository mappings. The role involves working with Clinical Data Associates, Clinical Data Managers, Statisticians, and other cross-functional teams to implement standardized data collection methods and validation solutions for global clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Database Programming and Delivery
- Gather and interpret eCOA design specifications from clinical trial protocols.
- Build, program, and test clinical trial data collection systems and eCOA databases.
- Develop data repository mappings using standardized library components.
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of clinical data collection systems.
- Coordinate with translation vendors for localized data collection.
- Collaborate with Clinical Build Programmers to ensure complete database development.
- Support Data Management Plans, project plans, database deliverables, and observed datasets.
- Support regulatory submissions, inspections, and regulatory responses.
Project Management
- Improve the speed, accuracy, and consistency of database development.
- Monitor study development timelines and database changes.
- Deliver study databases before the First Patient Visit (FPV).
- Apply clinical data standards and technology strategies.
- Understand regulatory requirements, including FDA, MHRA, ICH, GCP, MQA, CSQ, and PhRMA.
- Apply clinical and technical knowledge to support data-driven decisions.
- Manage multiple project activities and resolve technical challenges.
Enterprise Leadership and Process Improvement
- Improve database development processes and reduce study build cycle time.
- Increase the reusability of database screens and validation edits.
- Reduce post-production database changes.
- Support integration and normalization of clinical data into common repositories.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve technical and operational issues affecting project delivery.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Medical Field
- Informatics
- Life Sciences
- Statistics
- Information Technology
Candidates must have hands-on experience in database programming or a combination of clinical data management, system validation, and data analysis experience within clinical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or regulatory agency environments.
Relevant Experience and Knowledge:
- Working experience in eCOA, eDC, eSource, or Direct Data Capture implementation.
- Experience designing electronic CRF screens and implementing data validation.
- Ability to understand clinical protocols and translate clinical terminology into database specifications.
- Familiarity with clinical data collection tools, workflows, testing, and system validation.
- Experience managing post-production changes to study databases.
- Knowledge of clinical data analytics and visualization.
- Understanding of clinical data flow from patient data collection to statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of data acquisition and aggregation platforms.
- Ability to collaborate with Data Sciences, Statistics, Pharmacokinetics (PK), Clinical Operations, and Medical teams.
- Experience in project management and vendor management.
- Understanding of clinical data standards and medical terminology.
Required Technical Skills
Lilly also lists the following technical skills as additional preferences:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- JSON
- SQL
- Relational and non-relational databases
- Database functions and procedures
- Data mapping and database structures
- GITLAB utilities
Candidates should also demonstrate strong communication, leadership, teamwork, analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
