R R Shiny Programmer (Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist Senior Data Scientist)
Bloemfontein - South Africa
Job Summary
When our values align theres no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel we all share the same goal - to improve the worlds health. From clinical trials to regulatory consulting and market access every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us no matter what we do at Parexel contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally we do it with empathy and were committed to making a difference.
The Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist in Early Development Biometrics is responsible for designing delivering and maintaining interactive study-level data visualizations that support Medical Data Review (MDR) and safety signal detection. Operating at the intersection of data science clinical research and digital enablement this role ensures that visual analytics are aligned with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles defined Critical to Quality (CtQ) factors and Medical Data Review Plans (MDRPs).
Required experience and skills which are essential to qualify for this role:
Hold aBachelorsdegree in life sciences computer science data science bioinformatics or a related field
Have 1-3 years of experience in clinical data visualization or analytics; or an advanced degree with 1-3 years of equivalent work experience
Proficient in tools including R Shiny & Git
Experienced with programming languages including R andtidyverse
Have a basic understanding of clinical trial data and common data structures (e.g. CRF data)
Demonstratestrong attention to detail logical thinking and an eagerness to learn visualization standards and clinical workflows
Show respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
Communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally
Preferred skills:
Exposure to clinical or safety data structures and terminology (e.g. adverse events lab results dosing)
Experience with:
R package development
R Teal
Developer experience with R shiny
Claud code
Familiarity with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) concepts and their role in early development
Interest in visual storytelling and user experience in data interpretation
Ability to follow visual design templates and apply style consistency
Curiosity and willingness to learn visualization standards and workflows in a regulated environment
Role KPAS & day-to-day activities include:
The Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist will create standardized yet customizable data visualization templates and provide study teams with high-impact graphical tools to support early development decision-making. Will also serve as a partner and point of support for clinical scientists offering training and ongoing consultation to ensure effective use of visual analytics in study workflows. With an eye toward scalability compliance and scientific relevance the Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist plays a critical role in accelerating insight generation across exploratory and safety-critical endpoints.
Create andmaintainstandardized data visualizations to support Medical Data Review and safety signal detection following established templates and guidance
Apply defined visualization standards to generate outputs aligned with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles and Critical to Quality (CtQ) endpoints
Work under guidance to implement visual analytics within timelines tied to First Patient In (FPI) or predefined safety milestones
Support documentation and quality control of visualization deliverables to ensure traceability and compliance
Participatein training sessions and incorporate feedback from more experienced Real-time Visual Analytics Specialists
Assistin responding to basic stakeholder requests and clarifying data availability or visualization functionality
Work under general supervision and apply independent judgment to interpret guidance prioritize responsibilities and make decisions in situations that require contextual understanding
Apply judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues balancing scientific rigor withappropriate flexibility andseekguidance when facing novel or ambiguous situations
Adhere to functional standards byparticipatingin peer review and mentoring relationships to uphold quality and build methodological and regulatoryexpertise
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Parexel is in the business of improving the world’s health. We do this by providing a suite of biopharmaceutical services that help clients across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, our the ... View more