Clinical Programmer II

Career Level: C

Introduction to role

Are you ready to take on an exciting and rewarding role? As a Clinical Programmer II, you will provide essential support in programming, dashboard development, and validation of data cleaning and review listings for ongoing clinical studies with medium to high complexity. You will act as a key contributor in multi-functional initiatives, working under the general direction of an experienced programmer.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Design, develop, implement, and validate programs created in SAS/Python/R/SQL or dashboard applications such as PowerBI/Spotfire/MicroStrategy to process, analyze, and report clinical trial data for review by clinical study teams.
• Work towards the design, development, implementation, and validation of PowerBI dashboard applications.
• Program independently with efficiency and quality to process, analyze, and report clinical trial data for review by clinical study teams.
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of medium to high complexity projects that are part of the clinical programming roadmap.
• Collaborate with various teams including data management, development operations, clinical, biometrics, and other relevant multi-functional teams supporting clinical trials to deliver end-user reporting needs.
• Develop and maintain data visualization tools including requirements gathering, design, data provisioning, building dashboards, leading validation/testing activities, and providing training.
• Build and maintain a catalogue of reports to aid data cleaning activities.
• Work within established frameworks to ensure high quality is coordinated into your work.
• Work independently for well-defined scope of work.
• Under guidance, create a catalogue of reports to aid data cleaning activities with moderate to medium scope and complexity.
• Maintain created catalogue of reports and perform any updates based on ongoing changes to requirements.
• Provide support as required to ensure availability and performance of developed reports and dashboards for both external and internal users.
• Responsible for completion of documentation associated with programming tasks (e.g., peer review, report specifications etc.) in compliance with applicable SOPs.
• Proactively keep the lead programmers updated on progress of deliveries.
• Contribute to the implementation of multi-functional projects that are part of the clinical programming roadmap.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, life science or statistics
• Good programming skills and prior experience in SAS/Python/R/SQL/Power BI/ SpotFire and other dashboard technologies
• Basic knowledge of clinical development process
• Good dashboard development skill in PowerBI / Spotfire
• Basic knowledge on data capture, data models, data mining
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a distributed team environment
• Good analytical skills and high attention to detail

• Knowledge of industry standards
• Basic knowledge of FDA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines as related to clinical programming processes
• Prior experience and understanding of EDC systems like Medidata Rave / Inform / Veeva/ Saama/ Entimice, SAS LSAF etc
• Knowledge on MicroStrategy

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you will be part of a fast-paced and agile team working on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you'll be involved in countless submissions and a wide range of engaging projects across all Therapy Areas. Our supportive yet challenging approach fosters an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as an opportunity to improve. We value dedication, motivation, and a collaborative approach as we work together to make a profound impact on patients' lives.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.