Junior Clinical Data Engineer (Temporary)

Job Description

Activities may include but are not limited to:

• Build integrate and maintain clinical databases and operational systems including study setup transformations integrations logical rules reporting and user testing.

• Support the design development testing and maintenance of clinical technology solutions (e.g. EDC RTSM eCOA/ePRO) using programming frameworks and automation tools.

• Implement and validate data logic such as logical derivative and dynamic rules.

• Contribute to developing and validating tools that streamline design build and validation workflows.

• Use data literacy skills to transform collected data into meaningful insights.

• Help develop and maintain reporting solutions (dashboards listings visualizations).

• Assist in configuring testing and validating data sources for integrations and transformations.

• Perform routine troubleshooting of data ingestion/consumption issues and escalate nonstandard issues as needed.

• Develop data models and queries; optimize extracts views and performance.

• Validate system functionality and maintain compliant documentation to support audits and inspection readiness.

• Participate in process improvements meetings and special projects.

• Execute unit and integration testing; document test cases and defects; resolve issues; prepare releases under change control.

• Collaborate with GDMS and crossfunctional partners to clarify requirements support testing and ensure coordinated highquality delivery.

Education

• Bachelors degree in computer science healthcarerelated disciplines

Experience

• 1 years experience in database configuring data engineering or data management operations

Technical Skills

• Basic proficiency in at least one programming language (Python SQL SAS or R).

• Familiarity with data collection integration transformation reporting and visualization.

• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools for data ingestion cleaning and report generation.

• Ability to create simple dashboards and reports using approved tools including queries and basic data models.

• Foundational testing skills for reporting assets (unit/integration) including test case creation defect logging and evidence preparation.

• Basic understanding of SDLC and validation practices such as change control and traceability.

• Working knowledge of GCP data integrity principles auditready documentation and established UAT/signoff procedures.

• Exposure to performance optimization techniques (query tuning filters parameters) and data quality controls.

• Ability to translate business needs into technical deliverables.

• English proficiency of at least C1 level.

Soft Skills

• Prioritizes tasks meets deadlines and maintains clear wellorganized documentation.

• Communicates effectively with timely updates clarifying questions and concise notes.

• Builds strong crossfunctional relationships and is open to feedback.

• Uses structured thinking to solve straightforward issues and escalates complex ones appropriately.

• Demonstrates eagerness to learn new processes and technologies.

• Shows strong attention to detail and adheres to SOPs and data privacy/compliance standards.

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