Principal Programmer Analyst- BITS team (remote

20 May 2024

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Job DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.In Biostatistics and Programming, we are passionate about data and technical agility to drive enhanced value for our customers and patients. Determined to improve patient health, we provide statistics, programming and clinical pharmacology expertise through global delivery, consistent quality adherence and scientific insight. Through a procedural framework based on robust planning and specifications, we deliver clinical trial planning and development programs, results of a study and lead the regulatory submissions.Discover Impactful Work:The Bios Infrastructure, Tools, and Standards (BITS) Team is looking for a Senior Programmer Analyst II or Principal Programmer Analyst. You will split your time in this position 50/50 between working on non-billable BITS initiatives and billable programming. BITS initiatives improve quality and efficiency through automation, and impact both Biostatistics and Programming and Data Management. BITS members serve as ambassadors for their tools: You will collaborate with representatives from across our organization to design and improve our tools, and provide training and support for them. If you ever wanted to get involved in process improvement and shape the future of B&P and CDM, this is your chance! You will also work on randomizations, which require both programming and project management expertise. You will write programs to validate randomization schedules, evaluate capacity to handle new requests, negotiate new timelines with project teams and clients if needed, and monitor progress toward those timelines. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience with analyzing clinical research data; experience with the project management tasks stated above; and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. If you are seeking something outside the boundaries of routine statistical programming, this position is for you!A day in the Life:

Assumes leadership responsibility as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary project team, communicating actively and frequently with other team members and ensuring adherence to working practice documents and SOPs.

Independently creates, executes, maintains, and validates programs that transfer data across multiple data management systems or operating systems, combines data from a variety of sources and structures, generates and stores summary data from a variety of sources, generates reports or combines multiple databases and validates programs that generate listings, tables and figures using SAS.

Manages and documents assignments to meet timelines and deliver high quality work, being familiar with any relevant contractual obligations or limits.

Increases knowledge base and professional skills in areas including programming, technology and techniques, clinical trials, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Provides training, guidance, and project leadership to junior team members.

Provides general infrastructure support to the Department, including representing the company at industry conferences, presenting/teaching at department meetings, assisting in establishing training materials, and contributing to other general department documents or policies such as the development of departmental working practice documents and SOPs.

Provides input into bidding process as requested.

Keys to Success:Education

MS/MA degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field or Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.

Experience

MS/MA degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field and at least 6 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification, and at least 8 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements.

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, AbilitiesStrong SAS® programming skills

Great understanding of database structures and working with complex data structures

Demonstrated great attention to detail

Excellent problem solving and innovative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate communications with clients, project teams, departments and staff, including proficiency in the English language

Capable of independently organizing, adapting and adjusting to changing priorities across multiple assignments

Capable of working and leading in a multidisciplinary team setting

Demonstrated positive attitude and the ability to work well with others

Capable of coaching and mentoring others, as shown by leadership of projects

Good understanding clinical trials, ICH Statistical and reporting guidelines and GCP

Excellent knowledge of statistical principles applied to the design and analysis of clinical trials

Good understanding of the requirements involved in the submission of clinical data to regulatory authorities

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

Work EnvironmentThermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

The salary range estimated for this position is $127,000 - $165,000. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits Employee assistance program Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays annually, 8 hours of volunteer time, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planOur Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.comThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Full-time
  • ID: #49974762
  • State: New Jersey Hamilton 00000 Hamilton USA
  • City: Hamilton
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2023-05-20
  • Deadline: 2023-07-20
  • Category: Et cetera