Principal, Electronic Data Capture Developer

About Takeda

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. We empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. As a Principal, Electronic Data Capture Developer, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

Position Objectives

The Principal, Electronic Data Capture Developer will work on and oversee Electronic Data Capture (EDC) activities, ensuring the successful delivery of systems and documentation for Takeda Clinical trials. This role involves collaborating with Takeda study teams to develop eCRF specifications, build, and oversee the implementation of Case Report Forms (eCRFs) for clinical trials. You will manage and oversee EDC system configuration, dictionaries, and integrations, and are accountable for the successful delivery, quality, and compliance of all EDC studies and study leads under your oversight. This position also includes providing mentorship and guidance to study leads, proactively managing risks, and leading escalation and resolution of complex issues to ensure study milestones are met. You will operate in compliance with Takeda SOPs and processes while working with Data Management and Standards Teams to enhance existing processes, understanding Clinical Data Acquisition Standards Harmonization (CDASH) and Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) standards and concepts, and considering EDC platform best practices.

Position Accountabilities

• Create eCRF specifications, design, program, and validate clinical trial setup of EDC Databases.
• Review edit check specifications and program edit checks at the trial level.
• Set up different instances of trial URLs (e.g., UAT, production, testing).
• Lead and drive the database build by owning and managing the end-to-end timeline for build.
• Accountable for overall quality, compliance, and on-time delivery of all EDC studies and study leads within the assigned portfolio.
• Ensure consistent application of EDC standards, processes, and best practices across all studies under oversight.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to EDC Study Leads to support skill development and consistent execution.
• Lead decision-making for EDC design, build strategy, and risk mitigation across assigned studies.
• Represent EDC in cross-functional governance forums and escalate risks and decisions as appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for EDC build, review, and delivery processes in collaboration with Data Management and Standards teams.
• Configure and maintain user accounts for study teams and site users.
• Perform and document functional testing of all EDC design components.
• Set up, configure, and validate integration modules within the EDC ecosystem such as coding, IRT, eCOA, safety system, local labs, etc.
• Identify and troubleshoot database design and maintenance issues.
• Prepare, test, and implement post-production changes as per study needs while ensuring data integrity.
• Archive and retire the study URL after database lock.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiating and relationship management, with the ability to drive achievement of objectives.
• Partner with appropriate team members to establish technology standards and best practices.
• Adhere to and support business process SOPs.
• Oversee system delivery life cycle in collaboration with appropriate partners including Clinical Operations, Clinical Supplies, IT, and Quality organizations.
• Collaborate with the standards team in creating standard EDC libraries for study level consumption.
• Assist data management with CRO oversight of EDC Builds.
• Provide SME expertise to study teams having site entry and/or bug issues in Production.
• Work closely with Electronic Data Capture Developers and Data Managers on study level integrations and deliveries.
• Confirm archival and inspection readiness of all Clinical Technology Trial Master File (TMF) documents.
• Participate in preparing job function for submission readiness.
• Track study deliverables and escalate any risk(s) for major data management deliverables.
• Adaptable to new ways of working using technology to accelerate clinical trial setup.

Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• Knowledge of drug development process.
• Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in Data Management, Programming, Clinical IT, or other Clinical Research related fields.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in programming clinical trials in EDC systems such as Veeva CDMS, RAVE, Inform, Zelta, Medrio.
• Hands-on experience with designing in Veeva Clinical Data (formerly Veeva CDMS).
• Understanding of CQL and/or C# is preferred but not required.
• Experience overseeing integrations of the EDC database with other clinical trial modules (e.g., lab, safety, IRT, coding).
• Understanding of industry standard technologies to support Clinical Development needs (e.g., CTMS, IRT, eCOA, SAS, SharePoint).
• Demonstrated experience providing technical and functional oversight of multiple EDC studies and study leads simultaneously.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop EDC study leads.
• Experience leading cross-functional decision-making, risk management, and escalation for complex clinical trials.
• Experience supporting internal audits, vendor audits, and health authority inspections related to EDC systems and data.

Key skills/competency

• Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
• Clinical Trials
• Data Management
• eCRF Design
• Veeva CDMS
• Clinical Programming
• CDASH/SDTM Standards
• System Integration
• Risk Management
• Mentorship