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Programmer Analyst I (Clinical data managers / database designers)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Prioritization
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Mentorship
  • Self-Motivation
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health sciences, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 4-7 years of relevant work experience with at least 2 years in protocol interpretation and study build.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, proactive attitude, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with EDC tools (e.g., Medidata RAVE or VEEVA) and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

  • Perform independent programming activities on multiple projects concurrently using Medidata RAVE or VEEVA, with minimal supervision, and develop solutions to global EDC tool issues.
  • Interpret requirements/specifications and design databases; develop/validate programming specifications for datasets per CDISC standards; create edit checks and quality checks on source data.
  • Produce submission deliverables including Define XML, PDFs, annotated ECRFs, and Reviewer's Guide; design reports and conduct quality control processes such as database reviews to meet client requirements; develop visual analytics dashboards (Spotfire/Tableau).
  • Plan, execute, and oversee all programming activities for a study (resource estimation, timelines, quality), reconcile project files and databases, train/mentor teammates, and ensure compliance with SOPs and Good Clinical Practices.

Job description

Job Overview:

Calling Clinical Data Managers / Database designers with strong experience in protocol interpretaion and edit checks specification keen to be trained in programming!

    Performs programming activities (using Medidata Rave or Veeva) on multiple projects concurrently with less or no support from Senior Programmers. Has strong protocol interpretation skills and understanding of Data management documents like Edit check specifications. Development and implementation of solutions to global technical service issues and concerns regarding EDC tools like Medidata RAVE or VEEVA.

      Summary of Responsibilities:

      • Performs independent programming activities on multiple projects concurrently with less or no support from Senior Programmers. Development and implementation of solutions to global technical service issues and concerns regarding EDC tools like Medidata RAVE or VEEVA

      • Read understand requirement documents/Specifications, database design. Reports design and conduct quality control processes including database review to meet client requirements.

      • Produce Define XML/pdfs, annotated ECRFs and Reviewers Guide for submission deliverables.

      • Develop visual analytics dashboard using tools like Spotfire/Tableau.

      • Perform any post-production changes, publish checks, complex structure dynamics, Rave Safety Gateway, Balance (RTSM) mapping setting to the EDC database or enhancements to the programs like edit checks, listings, Protocol Deviations, etc.

      • Complete assigned work utilizing EDC tools or other proprietary software according to Fortrea sops, Work Instructions and Instructions, project, and project specific guidelines in accordance with Good Clinical Practices.

      • Train and mentor, the team on EDC tools as required and have them ready to perform independent enough on day-to-day activities.

      • Plan, execute and oversee all programming activities on a study, including but not limited to, resource estimation, meeting timelines, maximizing quality, interaction with other departments and the client, etc.

      • Develop/Validate programming specifications for generation of datasets as per Client/CDISC standards.

      • Program edit checks/quality checks on source data and communicate data issues to data management.

      • Perform quality check and ensure the work is delivered with quality and with knowledge of regulations pertaining to computerized systems to ensure compliance.

      • Continuously learn and improve communication, technical and problem-solving skills.

      • Interact with project team members in related discipline and provide solutions to the operational issues.

      • Able to work independently on multiple sponsors and take initiative to accept new challenges in Clinical Programming Applications.

      • Reconcile database build, project files, reports, listings, and other documents related to programming for accuracy, completeness of Data Management processes.

      • Work in a timely manner in accordance with all the activities specified in the agreed study budget, under the supervision of Sr. Programmers.

      • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

      Qualifications (Minimum Required):

      • University / college degree (life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects preferred).

      • Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor's degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

      Experience (Minimum Required):

      • 4 - 7 years of relevant work experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in protocol interpretation and study build

      • Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

      • Good oral and written communication skills.

      • Good knowledge of clinical trial process and data management, biometrics, and systems applications to support operations preferred.

      • Ability to work in a team environment.

      • Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.

      • Ability to prioritize work and Self-motivation.

      • Good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintain the highest standards of quality work.

      • A cooperative and team-oriented approach.

      Preferred Qualifications Include:

      • University / college degree (life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects preferred).

      Physical Demands/Work Environment:

      • Home based

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