RAM Reporting Programmer II

Job Description

We are committed to saving and improving lives through cutting-edge science and innovation. Within Global Clinical Data Integration (GCDI) the Reporting & Mapping (RaM) team plays a critical role in enabling clinical trials through high-quality data reporting and analytics solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a RAM Reporting Programmer II to support the development and delivery of clinical data reporting solutions across global clinical trials.

In this role you will contribute to data validation reporting standardization and operational delivery ensuring high-quality clinical data outputs that enable effective data review and decision-making.

This position is ideal for a technically strong and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced and data-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting Development & Delivery

• Develop and maintain clinical reports and listings including:
  • PDAM NG reports and validations
  • SDV and integrated reporting outputs
  • EDC and CDB listings
• Deliver reporting solutions aligned with study timelines and requirements

Data Quality & Validation

• Implement programmed data validation logic and discrepancy checks
• Ensure data accuracy consistency and integrity across clinical systems
• Support data review and issue resolution processes

Clinical Trial Support

• Contribute to reporting activities across the clinical trial lifecycle:
  • Study startup
  • In-life execution
  • Closeout and database lock
• Support initiatives such as CDDR ECOA integrations and Zero Gravity (ZG) reporting

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and enhance reporting libraries and standards (e.g. PDAM NG)
• Contribute to process optimization and standardization efforts
• Participate in validation and deployment of reusable reporting components

Operational Execution

• Manage service requests (SRs) and support reporting deployments
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure production stability

Collaboration

• Partner with Clinical Data Scientists Data Management teams and global stakeholders
• Review and clarify requirements (e.g. Data Validation Plans) to ensure accurate delivery

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Life Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience)

Technical Skills

• Experience with one or more:
  • SQL
  • SAS
  • CQL (Clinical Query Language)
• Exposure to clinical reporting and data platforms such as:
  • Veeva CDB
  • JReview
  • Cognos (InForm)
  • Power BI and data visualization tools
• English speaking advanced skills.

Functional Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical data lifecycle processes
• Familiarity with data validation methodologies and Data Validation Plans (DVPs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research environments
• Experience working with external data integrations
• Knowledge of standardized reporting frameworks and libraries

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and quality focus

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