Senior Clinical Programmer

Job Title - Senior Clinical Programmer

Career Level - D

Introduction to role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in transforming clinical trials through innovative programming and data visualization? As a Senior Clinical Programmer I, you will be at the forefront of developing and validating complex programs and dashboards for ongoing clinical studies. Your expertise will drive high-quality data analysis and reporting, contributing to cross-functional initiatives with significant impact. This role demands advanced technical skills and industry knowledge, empowering you to independently tackle programming tasks while seeking guidance in complex situations.

Accountabilities

- Design, develop, implement, and validate complex programs using SAS/Python/R or dashboard applications such as PowerBI/Spotfire.
- Create and maintain PowerBI dashboard applications with efficiency and quality.
- Process, analyze, and report clinical trial data for review by clinical study teams.
- Lead high-complexity projects or initiatives within the clinical programming roadmap.
- Define and build essential processes and tools for global and study-level analytical solutions.
- Develop best practices to enhance quality, efficiency, timelines, and effectiveness within the function.
- Provide technical expertise, cross-training, and support to ensure the performance of developed reports and dashboards.
- Oversee documentation associated with programming tasks to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables from self and other programmers.
- Identify and communicate risks within assigned studies or projects.
- Collaborate with various teams including data management, development operations, clinical, biometrics, and other relevant cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain data visualization tools, including requirements gathering, data provisioning, and building dashboards.
- Create and maintain a catalogue of reports to aid data cleaning and reporting activities.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, life science or statistics
- Accomplished programming skills in SAS/Python/R/SQL/Power BI/SpotFire or other dashboard technologies
- Intermediate knowledge of clinical development process
- Good knowledge of industry standards
- Ability to influence relevant stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, writing, communication skills, and ability to work within a cross-functional team
- Ability to work in a global team environment
- Technical expertise with data capture, data models, data mining, and visualization techniques
- Prior experience and understanding of EDC systems like Medidata Rave / Inform / Veeva and Data Platforms like Saama/Entimice, SAS LSAF etc.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to manage complexity and change in a dynamic environment
- Broad knowledge of FDA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines as related to clinical programming processes
- Experience in producing analytical dashboards with Power BI, Spotfire or other Business Intelligence tools
- Knowledge on MicroStrategy

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower our teams to perform at their peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey towards becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you'll find opportunities to innovate, take ownership, and push new boundaries while working with diverse minds across various functions.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.