Sr Programmer Analyst

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Description

Senior Programmer Analyst

Join Us as a Senior Programmer Analyst – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Senior Programmer Analyst performs advanced bioinformatics programming activities for the statistical and computational considerations of research projects.

Additionally, the Senior Programmer Analyst:

Works independently in a lead programmer role on select moderately complex studies

May serve as a study team member under the direction of a lead programmer on more complex studies

Provides training and guidance to junior team members

What You’ll Do

Programming & Bioinformatics Activities

Independently create, execute, maintain, and validate programs that:

Transfer data across multiple data management systems or operating systems

Combine data from a variety of sources and structures

Generate and store summary data from a variety of sources

Generate reports or combine multiple databases

Validate programs that generate listings, tables, and figures using SAS

Study Leadership & Project Management

Act as the lead programmer on selected studies of moderate complexity

Work directly with:

Project team leaders

Client representatives

Assess and develop project goals and timelines

Assume leadership responsibility as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary clinical trials project team

Communicate actively and frequently with other team members as needed

Assignment & Quality Management

Manage and document assignments to:

Meet timelines

Deliver high-quality work

Maintain awareness of relevant contractual obligations or limits

Provide quality control review for statistical programming

Training & Development

Increase knowledge base and professional skills in:

Programming technology and techniques

Clinical trials

Pharmaceutical industry

Provide training and guidance to junior team members

Capable of training and mentoring others

Departmental & Strategic Support

Provide general infrastructure support to the department including:

Representing the company at industry conferences

Presenting/teaching at department meetings

Assisting in establishing training materials

Contributing to departmental documents or policies

Supporting development of working practice documents and SOPs

Provide support to the bidding process as requested

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

MS/MA degree in:

Computer Science

Statistics

Biostatistics

Mathematics

Related field

AND at least 3 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements

OR

Bachelor’s degree in:

Computer Science

Statistics

Biostatistics

Mathematics

Related field

OR equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification

AND at least 5 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.