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font-weight: bold\">Why Bioforum?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bioforum is a vibrant, quality-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and the professional development of our employees.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">You will have the opportunity to work on global clinical studies, collaborate with experienced clinical data professionals, and contribute to the development of smarter, more efficient systems for clinical data collection and management.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Minimum Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bachelor’s degree or higher in biomedical sciences, life sciences, information technology, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Certification or formal training in Medidata Rave, RaveX, Veeva EDC, or another recognized EDC platform is highly desirable.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Relevant training or experience in clinical data management and clinical database design is advantageous.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Minimum Experience</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">At least 2 to 4 years of experience as a Clinical Database Builder, Technical Designer, Database Architect, or in a similar clinical data systems role.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Hands-on experience designing, configuring, testing, implementing, and maintaining clinical trial databases.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience supporting studies throughout the database lifecycle, from initial design through go-live, study maintenance, database lock, and closeout.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Skills</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and clinical data management workflows.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Practical experience building and configuring clinical databases in one or more EDC platforms, such as Medidata Rave, RaveX, Veeva EDC, or equivalent systems.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to interpret clinical study protocols and translate requirements into functional database designs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience designing electronic case report forms, visit schedules, edit checks, derivations, alerts, and study-specific workflows.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Understanding of database design standards, data validation requirements, and clinical data quality principles.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of CDISC standards, including CDASH and SDTM, is advantageous.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience developing or maintaining standard libraries, reusable forms, edit checks, and build components.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as SQL, VBA, C#, JavaScript, or similar technologies is advantageous.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience with system integrations, external data transfers, custom reporting, or advanced EDC modules is beneficial.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Core Competencies</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to interpret complex protocols, specifications, and technical requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Effective communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a global team.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues, and improving processes.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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