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CDM Programmer II

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bangalore, India
₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹14.2 Lakhs
Posted 22/08/2026

About the Role

Company Description 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is behind a lot of the work that helps scientists, researchers, doctors, and pharmaceutical companies do what they do, all over the world. Think laboratory equipment, scientific technologies, diagnostic tools, and pharmaceutical services, all under one roof.

Chances are you've already come across some of our brands without realizing it, Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, and PPD are all part of the family.

At the core of it all, we're just trying to make research easier, help new treatments come to life faster, and leave the world a little healthier and cleaner than we found it.

Job Summary 

The CDM Programmer II helps with data management tasks. This job involves building and testing databases, checking data and making data management better. As a CDM Programmer II you will work with project teams to keep data build helpful programming tools fix technical problems and finish your work on time and within the budget.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Finish all assigned work on time. Follow the rules of the company and the project.

  • Build, design and test clinical trial databases and edit checks.

  • Move trial data into the right systems.

  • Test data listings to help with clinical data reviews.

  • Lead studies that are medium difficulty while working under supervision.

  • Fix programming and technical problems.

  • Use your skills to handle medium level data management tasks.

  • Join projects that make work faster and better.

  • Grow your programming skills. Learn how to be a lead programmer.

  • Follow all company SOPs, rules and ways of working.

 

Education & Experience 

  • You must have a Bachelor’s degree or something similar.

  • You need least 2 years of experience in a similar field.

  • You must have hands-on experience using Medidata Rave custom Functions or Veeva CDB.

  • You must have experience in Clinical Data Management (CDM).

  • You must have experience building databases and setting up studies.

 

Knowledge & Skills 

  • You should have skills in writing talking, using computers and solving problems.

  • You must pay attention to small details and stay organized.

  • You must be able to handle tasks and tight deadlines even when things change.

  • You should know the basics of programming languages and relational databases.

  • You should know how to use SAS, SQL Crystal Reports and JReview.

  • You must be able to find and fix problems.

  • Follow GCP guidelines and SOPs.

  • You should show leadership work well in a team and be a self-starter.

  • You should have project management skills, like managing budgets and risks.

  • You must always focus on quality being accurate and finishing work on time.

Salary Structure 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, a Clinical Data Management (CDM) Programmer II typically earns an annual total CTC ranging from ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹14.2 Lakhs, depending heavily on primary technical skills (such as Python, Veeva EDC, or Medidata Rave) and overall years of relevant clinical data experience.

Career Development 

  • This job gives you experience in clinical data programming, building databases using SAS/SQL and Clinical Data Management (CDM).

  • As you gain experience you can move up to become a Senior CDM Programmer, Lead Programmer, Clinical Data Manager or Clinical Data Management Project Manager.

How to Apply 

  • Make an account, on the job website. Fill out your profile.

  • Look for the CDM Programmer II – Thermo Fisher job.

  • Upload your resume and fill in the needed details.

  • Check your application. Click Apply to send it.

Market Insights & Trends

Salary Insights

The amount of money that gets paid can be different depending on how they have been working, where they live and what kind of job they are doing. Some places pay more than others. Most good jobs include extra money for doing a good job, health insurance and flexible hours. Companies pay high salary to make sure they can get the people they want.

Hiring Trends

The number of jobs for this profile is going up every year. Hospitals and other healthcare companies are looking for people who're good, at their job and can also figure out new problems. They want who can do the work and also think on their feet to deal with the challenges of working in healthcare today.

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