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Position Summary:
Supports the development, maintenance, and implementation of analysis standards and Innovation projects, under the direction of the Head Analysis Standards & Innovation, to improve the efficiency of clinical research analysis and reporting processes and improve the consistency, quality, and value of clinical trial information globally. The incumbent will focus on innovative approaches to streamline implementation with an ultimate goal of complete end to end solutioning. To that end, the incumbent is required to possess strong technical skills in R, RShiny, web development, Python, and SAS. The job holder will work across Global Biometrics and Data Sciences departments, as well as cross functionally, including, but not limited to, Global Data Management & Centralized Monitoring, Clinical, Regulatory, Medical Writing, etc. The role will work cross-functionally with stakeholders to socialize, educate and refine, building a coalition of support that is needed to drive the creation and adoption of innovative solutions.
Responsibilities:
Extensive experience with R Studio Enterprise solutions (e.g., RS Connect, RS Workbench) and proficiency in R and Shiny with standard packages for data visualization and analysis.
Strong knowledge of SDTM (Study Data Tabulation Model) and CDISC (Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium) standards.
Experience with enterprise-level infrastructure management, deployment, and DevOps model for application delivery.
Proficiency in Unix environment operations, GitHub environment usage and configuration with Git Actions scripting, and Agile development methodologies.
Strong programming skills in R, Python, JavaScript and bash, with knowledge of Object-Oriented designs and MVC pattern for application design.
Familiarity with SAS and SAS Macros for data manipulation and standards adherence.
Support the framing, assessment, and recommendation of internal and external innovation initiatives, in collaboration with stakeholders across GBDS, to develop and implement more efficient and effective solutions for the development and maintenance of clinical analysis and for the implementation for use in clinical trials.
Provide strategic input to help drive projects to optimize the user experience across GBDS and with internal and external partners, fostering a continuous improvement and innovation culture with respect to the current and future solutions and related infrastructure
Collaborate with GBDS teams to propose, develop, and drive forward innovative approaches to streamline implementation for GBDS as well as Global Drug Development
Responsible for the scientific correctness and applicability of the clinical analysis in support of the various clinical trial processes.
Responsible for ensuring that solutions are structured and governed in a manner that is well aligned with stakeholder processes in order to maximize efficiencies and value.
Expertise on regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, PMDA) pertaining to submitting clinical trials to regulatory authorities
Bring to bear experience in data, digital, technology, and functional areas of biopharma to identify new capability builds, in collaboration with business partners (e.g., IT, Procurement)
Take ownership of internal and external teams to support ideas from conception to implementation
Strategic partnering with leads, user community, and departmental/external stakeholders to identify innovation, automation, and continuous improvement opportunities. Proposes, evaluates and develops solutions and strategies that drive competitive advantage.
Serves as a departmental resource in areas of technical expertise in the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) standards related to the protocol development, statistical analysis, statistical programming and clinical study report authoring.
Support development, implementation, maintenance, training, communications and continuous improvement of solutions supporting the GBDS’ portfolio of clinical trials.
Maintains up to date knowledge of industry, functional and departmental processes, trends and technologies ensuring optimal implementation and adoption to support current and future needs.
Ensures continued compliance with required company and departmental training, time reporting, and other business/operational processes as required for the position.
Support design, development, deployment of innovation projects along with technology teams.
Support innovation roadmap and strategic implementation and change management plans.
Engages a network of internal and industry experts and leads the development of best practices and implementation of innovative solutions
Actively engage as a member of industry standards organizations such as CDISC and PhUSE and work with industry experts to leverage and exchange knowledge and experience on regulations (e.g. FDA, PMDA) pertaining to the requirements for submitting to regulatory authorities.
Degree Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science or other scientific field.Masters degree preferred.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical industry.
Key Competency Requirements:
Ability to influence innovation
Proven roles on continuous improvement initiatives
Seen as an expert among peers.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
Experience in new technology, programming solutions, and cutting edge industry implementation.
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