Sr Programmer Analyst

The Senior Programmer Analyst performs advanced bioinformatics programming activities for the statistical and computational considerations of research projects.

Additionally the Senior Programmer Analyst:

• Works independently in a lead programmer role on select moderately complex studies

• May serve as a study team member under the direction of a lead programmer on more complex studies

• Provides training and guidance to junior team members

• Independently create execute maintain and validate programs that:

  • Transfer data across multiple data management systems or operating systems

  • Combine data from a variety of sources and structures

  • Generate and store summary data from a variety of sources

  • Generate reports or combine multiple databases

  • Validate programs that generate listings tables and figures using SAS

• Act as the lead programmer on selected studies of moderate complexity

• Work directly with:

  • Project team leaders

  • Client representatives

• Assess and develop project goals and timelines

• Assume leadership responsibility as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary clinical trials project team

• Communicate actively and frequently with other team members as needed

• Manage and document assignments to:

  • Meet timelines

  • Deliver high-quality work

• Maintain awareness of relevant contractual obligations or limits

• Provide quality control review for statistical programming

• Increase knowledge base and professional skills in:

  • Programming technology and techniques

  • Clinical trials

  • Pharmaceutical industry

• Provide training and guidance to junior team members

• Capable of training and mentoring others

• Provide general infrastructure support to the department including:

  • Representing the company at industry conferences

  • Presenting/teaching at department meetings

  • Assisting in establishing training materials

  • Contributing to departmental documents or policies

  • Supporting development of working practice documents and SOPs

• Provide support to the bidding process as requested

• MS/MA degree in:

  • Computer Science

  • Statistics

  • Biostatistics

  • Mathematics

  • Related field

AND at least 3 years of experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job requirements

OR

• Bachelors degree in:

  • Computer Science

  • Statistics

  • Biostatistics

  • Mathematics

  • Related field

OR equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification

AND at least 5 years of experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job requirements

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.