Senior Programmer Analyst

Job Overview:

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of Clinical solutions to global technical services issues and concerns regarding EDC tools or SAS programming.
• Lead the development of visual analytics dashboard using tools like Spotfire/Tableau.
• Complete assigned work utilizing Medidata Rave or Oracle Inform or other proprietary software according to Fortrea SOPs Work Instructions and project specific guidelines in accordance with Good Clinical Practices.
• Perform any post-production changes to the EDC database or enhancements to the SAS programs like SAS edit checks listings Protocol Deviations etc.
• With assistance meet with Data Manager on assigned projects to discuss contractual obligations and timelines.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and be point of contact for any technical services issues related to EDC tools or SAS programming.
• Serve as Lead Statistical Programmer providing programming support for development and maintenance of SDTM/Client standards datasets.
• Develop/validate Custom/Complex SDTM domains and efficiently handle external data and data reconciliations.
• Develop and implement SDTM automation/standardization and best programming practices across projects to enhance quality and productivity.
• Plan execute and oversee all programming activities on a study including but not limited to resource estimation meeting timelines maximizing quality interaction with other departments and the client etc.
• Exhibit good imparting analytical skills along with testing troubleshooting error fixing and documentation skills.
• Participate in the ongoing review of the processes used to ensure adaptation of best practices.
• Conduct Peer Review/Quality control of study design for assigned projects.
• Able to work independently and take initiative to accept new challenges in Clinical Programming Applications also participate in the validation of new or updates to software.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in EDC products which may be applied to improve the efficient use of these systems.
• Resource forecasting and allocate activities to the team members on the project.
• Proactively identify trends generate reports/metrics or demonstrate programming processes to sponsors/auditors (if required) assist with the design of ECRFs and other study documents.
• And all other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• University / college degree (life sciences health sciences information technology or related subjects preferred).
• Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience equating to a bachelors degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelors degree.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience to include data management and database support or SAS Programming or Spotfire or Tableau development.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of clinical trial process and data management biometrics and systems applications to support operations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under supervision.
• Proven interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Office work environment.

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