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CDM Programmer II ( SAS )

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a CDM Programmer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, focusing on providing advanced programming support in clinical data management activities. You will work within a multi-disciplinary project team to enhance process efficiencies and ensure operational excellence in clinical trials.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
  • Previous experience comparable to 4+ years.
  • Working knowledge of programming tools SAS, SQL, Crystal Reports, and JReview.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary project team.
  • Preferred: Basic experience in one or more programming languages or relational database systems (RDBMS).

Responsibilities

  • Independently perform tasks within established timelines and departmental procedures.
  • Define and import data into the system, creating and testing listings for data review using SAS.
  • Create Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs) based on standards guidelines and perform data transfers.
  • Train and mentor junior programmers while participating in departmental process initiatives.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability

About the company

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Biotech & Genomics
  • 10,001+
About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a CDM Programmer II – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

As part of our expert team, you’ll have the opportunity to ensure operational excellence that makes a real difference in clinical trials. As a CDM Programmer II, you will work with clinical data management systems and programming tools to provide advanced programming support in data management activities and deliverables. This includes, but is not limited to, database development, data validations, and assisting with defining tools and techniques for improving process efficiencies. You will work within a multi-disciplinary project team to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget.

What You’ll Do:

Independently performs tasks following within the timelines established by the team, in accordance with the process outlined in the departmental procedures and indicated by the project contract.   

  • Defines and imports data into the system.
  • Proficient in understanding Listing requirements and Listing Development process
  • Defines, creates, and tests listings for data review and performs programming activities in line with project requirements using SAS. 
  • Create DTAs based on standards guidelines and perform Data Transfers
  • Proficient in Reconciliation listings, specialized reports like patient profiled, MPRs, SSTs and SAE Reconciliation.
  • Good understanding of Dat Extraction process from various EDC Systems
  • Research and leverages resources to resolve issues and manage moderately complex tasks through the development and application of new knowledge and/or professional skills in areas including programming and technology and leadership of project team in delivering tasks. 
  • Assumes primary responsibility and technical leadership, demonstrating a good understanding of the role in the overall process.
  • Trains, mentors, and coordinates the activities of junior programmers.
  • Participates in departmental or corporate process initiatives.
  • Contributes to the creation and validation of reporting tools / standard applications / enhanced processes, and works with IT in troubleshooting, reporting, and resolving system issues.


    Education and Experience Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
    • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years’).

    In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Solid written, verbal and computer skills
    • Solid attention to detail and problem solving skills
    • Solid organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
    • Basic experience in one or more programming languages or relational database systems (RDBMS) and structure
    • Working knowledge of programming tools SAS, SQL, Crystal Reports, and JReview
    • Demonstrated skill in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment
    • Capable of attaining, maintaining and applying a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs
    • Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary project team
    • Demonstrated initiative and motivation
    • Excellent project management skills, such as project budget creation, including modifying for project updates, and managing project budgets and risks
    • Capable of interpreting and contributing to company policies
    • Delivery and quality driven

    Working Conditions and Environment:
    • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
    • Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.


    Why Join Us?

    When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

    Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

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