Experienced I Clinical Programmer

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Job Function

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function

Biostatistics

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Mumbai, India, PENJERLA, Telangana, India

Job Description

ST5- JD

Position Summary

The Experienced Programmer is an individual contributor with knowledge of data structures, industry standards, programming languages, and programming methods. This role supports data analyses and reporting activities within trial activities in accordance with departmental processes and procedures.

This position is a member of the programming team, capable of supporting programming activities of one or more trials of low to medium complexity/criticality and may contribute to departmental innovation and process improvement projects.

Principal Responsibilities

• Completes and may lead programming trial activities of low to medium complexity and/or criticality, with high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Accountable for the design and development of programs in support of clinical research analysis and reporting.
• Performs appropriate level of verification of programming and reporting activities. Reviews and provides input for project requirements and documentation.
• Supports submission activities including but not limited to creation, verification, and delivery of CDISC compliant and/or non-standard data packages and reviewer’s guides.
• Follows departmental processes and procedures, ensures use of latest standards and deployment of current technologies.
• May contribute to departmental innovation and process improvement projects.
• Collaborates effectively with team and cross-functional members.
• Ensures continued compliance with required company and departmental training, time reporting and other business/operational processes as required for position.
  
  

Clinical Programmer

• Reviews specifications for mapping internal Data Review Model (DRM) for fit-for-purpose reporting consumption and ensures verification of DRM.
• Supports data cleaning by programming edit checks and data review listings and data reporting by creating data visualizations and listings for data management, medical monitoring, and central monitoring.
  
  

Principal Relationships

• This role reports into a people manager position within the Delivery Unit and is accountable to the Portfolio and Study Leads for assigned activities and responsibilities.
• Functional contacts within IDAR include but are not limited to: Leaders and leads in Data Management and Central Monitoring, Programming Leads, Clinical Data Standards, Regulatory Medical Writing Leads, and system support organizations.
• Functional Contacts within J&J Innovative Medicine (as collaborator or peer) include but are not limited to: Statistics, Clinical, Global Medical Safety, Project Management, Regulatory, Strategic Partnerships, Human Resources.
• External contacts include but are not limited to external partners, CRO management and vendor liaisons, industry peers and working groups.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher and/or equivalent in computer science, data science/data engineering, mathematics, public health, or another relevant scientific field (or equivalent theoretical/technical depth).

Experience And Skills Required

• Approx. 2+ years of relevant programming experience, preferably in Pharmaceutical, CRO or Biotech industry or related field or industry.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH-GCP) and relevant clinical R&D concepts.
• Experience working in a team environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Knowledge of data structures and relevant programming languages for data manipulation/statistical analysis and reporting. May include SAS, R, Python, etc. SAS knowledge is preferred for Clinical Programming role.
• Basic knowledge of processes, methods, and concepts relevant to programming.
  
  

Other

Working knowledge and expertise in programming languages utilized in clinical programming (SAS, SQL, etc.) and apply continuous learning as part of next generation data strategy (Python).

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Analytical Reasoning, Biological Sciences, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Data Modeling, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Report Writing, Research Ethics, Researching, Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Programming, Statistics, Technologically Savvy