Senior / Principal Statistical Programmer Come discover what our 25,000+ employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We're a growing and evolving biopharmaceutical industry leader, which means you'll have endless opportunities to work with experts around the world and build the career you've dreamed of. As a part of the Syneos Health team, you'll help us deliver results for a rewarding reason - we improve patients' lives around the world. Because to us, a patient isn't just a number, they're our family, friends, and neighbors. Why Syneos Health • means we're committed to our Total Self culture - where everyone can authentically be themselves. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we know every person's unique contributions make a difference. • We believe our success is a direct result of the people who are driving it - you! We value your dedication to care for our customers and patients, so we want to focus on taking care of you. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits program encompassing your total health - physical, mental and financial. • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. Job responsibilities • Uses SAS, or other software, to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications. • Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements. • Performs validation programming and works with other programmers, biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings. • Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention. • Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH). • Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness. • Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload. • Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical or sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework. • Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus. • Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business. • Accountable for on-time delivery across concurrent programming deliverables. Negotiates programming timelines and provides risk mitigation plans for projects or programs, as needed. Proactively informs management of the status of deliverables and significant project or program issues, including planned resolutions. • Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables. • Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities. • Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative, as required by sponsor. • Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process. • Maintains a good working knowledge of clinical drug development, industry standards, and electronic submission requirements; serves as a technical expert resource to other department members for complex programming questions. • Works cooperatively with other biostatistics and statistical programming personnel to establish standard operation procedures (SOPs), guidelines, policies, and/or procedures. • Contributes technical expertise to the development of programming tools and macros for standardization and efficiency. • When serving as a technical subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, provides guidance and training to the Biostatistics group and other departments on the appropriate use of CDISC Standards • When serving as a subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, performs compliance reviews of project deliverables for CDISC deliverables including SDTM and ADaM specifications and datasets as well as any regulatory required documents. (i.e. DEFINE.XML) • When serving as a subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, actively participates in industry standards organizations and provides regular updates to the Biometrics Department on upcoming changes to those standards. • Transfers deliverables. • Performs other work-related duties as assigned. • Minimal travel may be required What we're looking for • Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience. • Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment as demonstrated by the ability to lead multiple complex and/or global projects with teams of statistical programmers. • Knowledge and experience in the use of CDISC Standards for regulatory agency requirements. Experience in submissions to a regulatory agency preferred. • Experience in mentoring others in clinical trial process and CDISC Standards. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Get to know Syneos Health We are the only full-service biopharmaceutical solutions company in the world. That means we bring together the best clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get medicines into the hands of patients who need it most. Learn more about Syneos Health. Additional Information: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Senior / Principal Statistical Programmer Come discover what our 25,000+ employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We're a growing and evolving biopharmaceutical industry leader, which means you'll have endless opportunities to work with experts around the world and build the career you've dreamed of. As a part of the Syneos Health team, you'll help us deliver results for a rewarding reason - we improve patients' lives around the world. Because to us, a patient isn't just a number, they're our family, friends, and neighbors. Why Syneos Health • means we're committed to our Total Self culture - where everyone can authentically be themselves. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we know every person's unique contributions make a difference. • We believe our success is a direct result of the people who are driving it - you! We value your dedication to care for our customers and patients, so we want to focus on taking care of you. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits program encompassing your total health - physical, mental and financial. • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. Job responsibilities • Uses SAS, or other software, to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications. • Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements. • Performs validation programming and works with other programmers, biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings. • Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention. • Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH). • Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness. • Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload. • Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical or sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework. • Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus. • Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business. • Accountable for on-time delivery across concurrent programming deliverables. Negotiates programming timelines and provides risk mitigation plans for projects or programs, as needed. Proactively informs management of the status of deliverables and significant project or program issues, including planned resolutions. • Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables. • Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities. • Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative, as required by sponsor. • Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process. • Maintains a good working knowledge of clinical drug development, industry standards, and electronic submission requirements; serves as a technical expert resource to other department members for complex programming questions. • Works cooperatively with other biostatistics and statistical programming personnel to establish standard operation procedures (SOPs), guidelines, policies, and/or procedures. • Contributes technical expertise to the development of programming tools and macros for standardization and efficiency. • When serving as a technical subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, provides guidance and training to the Biostatistics group and other departments on the appropriate use of CDISC Standards • When serving as a subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, performs compliance reviews of project deliverables for CDISC deliverables including SDTM and ADaM specifications and datasets as well as any regulatory required documents. (i.e. DEFINE.XML) • When serving as a subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, actively participates in industry standards organizations and provides regular updates to the Biometrics Department on upcoming changes to those standards. • Transfers deliverables. • Performs other work-related duties as assigned. • Minimal travel may be required What we're looking for • Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience. • Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment as demonstrated by the ability to lead multiple complex and/or global projects with teams of statistical programmers. • Knowledge and experience in the use of CDISC Standards for regulatory agency requirements. Experience in submissions to a regulatory agency preferred. • Experience in mentoring others in clinical trial process and CDISC Standards. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Get to know Syneos Health We are the only full-service biopharmaceutical solutions company in the world. That means we bring together the best clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get medicines into the hands of patients who need it most. Learn more about Syneos Health. Additional Information: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
* JOB SUMMARY * Serves as lead Clinical Programmer to manage and support project deliverables and timelines. Designs, writes, validates and maintains software to meet specifications. Specifies, develops and validates applications supporting data capture and processing. F irst level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), supports the production-line clinical programming and data management staff in a support desk role for Electronic Data Capture (EDC), reporting, and processing tools. Assists in monitoring internally and externally hosted applications for performance and/or system errors. Assists support team with customers as needed to support projects and applications externally. Assists with management of external application vendor issues, integrations and implementations. * * * JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * * Utilizes primary development tools including Medidata, Rave, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, and/or SAS, and other supporting tools to design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. * Generates and maintains all required documentation, including the development of specifications, programs, and validation efforts in support of annotated Case Report Forms (CRFs), database creation, coding configuration, edit check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports.. * Serves on project teams to coordinate and lead development activities for clinical programming projects. Attends meetings, participates in discussions, uses an analytical approach to problem solving, focuses on deliverables, and provides constructive feedback. Keeps those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might impact project target dates, scope, or budget and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner. Balances multiple task assignments and communicates needs to supervisor to obtain needed resources. * Provides technology support to the clinical programming staff, Project Analysts, Data Managers, etc., who design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. This includes support of the development of specifications, coding, and validation efforts in support of annotated CRFs, database creation, coding setup, edit-check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports * Provides application administration and technical support as the subject matter expert on core business packages including but not limited to: Oracle Inform, MDSOL Rave, Oracle RDC, -, SAS, and supplemental packages such as migration mentor/review, reporting tools, custom functions. * Ensures high quality deliverables by providing senior review of study level/program level/multi study core deliveries for accuracy. Attends sponsor audits and assists with in-progress audits. * Reviews and provide input on study budgets and monitors scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders; manages and executes the change order to completion. Provides input and supporting details for change orders. * Monitors applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues. Provides second tier help desk support, as needed. * Performs system integration activities, application updates, and user acceptance testing. * Provides leadership, training, guidance, and support to other department members based upon expertise in specific skill sets. Collaborates with clients, peers, lead programmers, project teams, and/or requestors to clarify and finalize specifications; uses expanded technical skills to meet evolving project needs. * Assists in project meetings and actively contributes and participates in departmental review meetings. * Attends Quick Start Camps (QSCs) as the lead Clinical Programmer role for assigned studies. * Leads clinical programming activities on three (3) to ten (10) concurrent studies depending upon scope, similarity, program, and resourcing requirements. * Manages project resources, proactively alerting management of delivery and resourcing needs. * Possesses and maintains a broad overall knowledge in the field of clinical programming and clinical data management by reading related literature, self-training, attending training classes, attending professional meetings, etc. *QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS * * Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of related education and experience. * The ability to deal effectively with sponsors and internal customers at all levels. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform. * Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment * Experience working in a matrix-structured environment is preferred * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Voicemail * Experience with programming languages, such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB preferred. * Ability to travel as necessary (up to 25%) This job excludes Colorado applicants. *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
* JOB SUMMARY * Serves as lead Clinical Programmer to manage and support project deliverables and timelines. Designs, writes, validates and maintains software to meet specifications. Specifies, develops and validates applications supporting data capture and processing. F irst level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), supports the production-line clinical programming and data management staff in a support desk role for Electronic Data Capture (EDC), reporting, and processing tools. Assists in monitoring internally and externally hosted applications for performance and/or system errors. Assists support team with customers as needed to support projects and applications externally. Assists with management of external application vendor issues, integrations and implementations. * * * JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * * Utilizes primary development tools including Medidata, Rave, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, and/or SAS, and other supporting tools to design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. * Generates and maintains all required documentation, including the development of specifications, programs, and validation efforts in support of annotated Case Report Forms (CRFs), database creation, coding configuration, edit check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports.. * Serves on project teams to coordinate and lead development activities for clinical programming projects. Attends meetings, participates in discussions, uses an analytical approach to problem solving, focuses on deliverables, and provides constructive feedback. Keeps those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might impact project target dates, scope, or budget and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner. Balances multiple task assignments and communicates needs to supervisor to obtain needed resources. * Provides technology support to the clinical programming staff, Project Analysts, Data Managers, etc., who design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. This includes support of the development of specifications, coding, and validation efforts in support of annotated CRFs, database creation, coding setup, edit-check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports * Provides application administration and technical support as the subject matter expert on core business packages including but not limited to: Oracle Inform, MDSOL Rave, Oracle RDC, -, SAS, and supplemental packages such as migration mentor/review, reporting tools, custom functions. * Ensures high quality deliverables by providing senior review of study level/program level/multi study core deliveries for accuracy. Attends sponsor audits and assists with in-progress audits. * Reviews and provide input on study budgets and monitors scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders; manages and executes the change order to completion. Provides input and supporting details for change orders. * Monitors applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues. Provides second tier help desk support, as needed. * Performs system integration activities, application updates, and user acceptance testing. * Provides leadership, training, guidance, and support to other department members based upon expertise in specific skill sets. Collaborates with clients, peers, lead programmers, project teams, and/or requestors to clarify and finalize specifications; uses expanded technical skills to meet evolving project needs. * Assists in project meetings and actively contributes and participates in departmental review meetings. * Attends Quick Start Camps (QSCs) as the lead Clinical Programmer role for assigned studies. * Leads clinical programming activities on three (3) to ten (10) concurrent studies depending upon scope, similarity, program, and resourcing requirements. * Manages project resources, proactively alerting management of delivery and resourcing needs. * Possesses and maintains a broad overall knowledge in the field of clinical programming and clinical data management by reading related literature, self-training, attending training classes, attending professional meetings, etc. *QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS * * Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of related education and experience. * The ability to deal effectively with sponsors and internal customers at all levels. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform. * Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment * Experience working in a matrix-structured environment is preferred * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Voicemail * Experience with programming languages, such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB preferred. * Ability to travel as necessary (up to 25%) This job excludes Colorado applicants. *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.
* JOB SUMMARY * This position functions as a member of the Biostatistics and Statistical Programming project team serving as a lead statistical programmer or reviewer for any project, especially those of high complexity and scope, or integrated summaries of safety/efficacy for submission, in the development of programs to support the conduct, statistical analysis and reporting of projects; creates, tests, and maintains programs for clinical studies, coordinating the efforts of other programming personnel; determines the overall strategy for the programming tasks on a project or across a program or submission; manages project budgets and tracks project specific performance metrics; functions as an internal and external customer liaison; provides input to statistical analysis plans; leads the creation and maintenance of statistical programming project documentation and regulatory submission packages utilizing SDTM guidelines to build datasets . A Principal Statistical programmer demonstrating a high degree of expertise of CDSIC (SDTM) and other industry standards / tool and regulatory requirements may serves as a subject matter experts leading innovations and providing guidance to the Biostatistics Department. * JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * * Uses SAS, or other software, to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications. * Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements. * Performs validation programming and works with other programmers, biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings. * Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention. * Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH). * Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness. * Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload. * Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical or sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework. * Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus. * Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business. * Accountable for on- time delivery across concurrent programming deliverables. Negotiates programming timelines and provides risk mitigation plans for projects or programs, as needed. Proactively informs management of the status of deliverables and significant project or program issues, including planned resolutions. * Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables. * Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities. * Review protocols, CRFs, annotated CRFs, test databases and Statistical Analysis Plans Develop, test and produce CDISC SDTM/ADAM datasets, derived datasets. Validate them primarily using SAS software, derived datasets, tables, listings and graphs for clinical study reports. * Supporting project teams in creating SDTM deliverables. * Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative, as required by sponsor. * Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process. * Maintains a good working knowledge of clinical drug development, industry standards, and electronic submission requirements; serves as a technical expert resource to other department members for complex programming questions. * Works cooperatively with other biostatistics and statistical programming personnel to establish standard operation procedures (SOPs), guidelines, policies, and/or procedures. * Contributes technical expertise to the development of programming tools and macros for standardization and efficiency. * When serving as a technical subject matter expert for CDSIC(SDTM) and other industry and regulatory requirements, provides guidance and training to the Biostatistics group and other departments on the appropriate use of CDSIC(SDTM) Standards * When serving as a subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, performs compliance reviews of project deliverables for CDISC deliverables including SDTM and ADaM specifications and datasets as well as any regulatory required documents. (i.e. DEFINE.XML). * When serving as a subject matter expert for CDSIC (SDTM) and other industry and regulatory requirements, actively participates in industry standards organizations and provides regular updates to the Biometrics Department on upcoming changes to those standards. * Transfers deliverables. * Performs other work-related duties as assigned. * Minimal travel may be required *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.*QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS* * Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience. * Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment as demonstrated by the ability to lead multiple complex and/or global projects with teams of statistical programmers. * Knowledge and experience in the use of CDSIC (SDTM) Standards for regulatory agency requirements. * Knowledge and experience in the use of SDTM guidelines to build datasets. * Experience in submissions to a regulatory agency preferred. * Experience in mentoring others in clinical trial process and CDSIC (SDTM) Standards. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
* JOB SUMMARY * This position functions as a member of the Biostatistics and Statistical Programming project team serving as a lead statistical programmer or reviewer for any project, especially those of high complexity and scope, or integrated summaries of safety/efficacy for submission, in the development of programs to support the conduct, statistical analysis and reporting of projects; creates, tests, and maintains programs for clinical studies, coordinating the efforts of other programming personnel; determines the overall strategy for the programming tasks on a project or across a program or submission; manages project budgets and tracks project specific performance metrics; functions as an internal and external customer liaison; provides input to statistical analysis plans; leads the creation and maintenance of statistical programming project documentation and regulatory submission packages utilizing SDTM guidelines to build datasets . A Principal Statistical programmer demonstrating a high degree of expertise of CDSIC (SDTM) and other industry standards / tool and regulatory requirements may serves as a subject matter experts leading innovations and providing guidance to the Biostatistics Department. * JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * * Uses SAS, or other software, to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications. * Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements. * Performs validation programming and works with other programmers, biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings. * Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention. * Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH). * Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness. * Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload. * Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical or sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework. * Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus. * Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business. * Accountable for on- time delivery across concurrent programming deliverables. Negotiates programming timelines and provides risk mitigation plans for projects or programs, as needed. Proactively informs management of the status of deliverables and significant project or program issues, including planned resolutions. * Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables. * Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities. * Review protocols, CRFs, annotated CRFs, test databases and Statistical Analysis Plans Develop, test and produce CDISC SDTM/ADAM datasets, derived datasets. Validate them primarily using SAS software, derived datasets, tables, listings and graphs for clinical study reports. * Supporting project teams in creating SDTM deliverables. * Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative, as required by sponsor. * Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process. * Maintains a good working knowledge of clinical drug development, industry standards, and electronic submission requirements; serves as a technical expert resource to other department members for complex programming questions. * Works cooperatively with other biostatistics and statistical programming personnel to establish standard operation procedures (SOPs), guidelines, policies, and/or procedures. * Contributes technical expertise to the development of programming tools and macros for standardization and efficiency. * When serving as a technical subject matter expert for CDSIC(SDTM) and other industry and regulatory requirements, provides guidance and training to the Biostatistics group and other departments on the appropriate use of CDSIC(SDTM) Standards * When serving as a subject matter expert for CDISC and other industry and regulatory requirements, performs compliance reviews of project deliverables for CDISC deliverables including SDTM and ADaM specifications and datasets as well as any regulatory required documents. (i.e. DEFINE.XML). * When serving as a subject matter expert for CDSIC (SDTM) and other industry and regulatory requirements, actively participates in industry standards organizations and provides regular updates to the Biometrics Department on upcoming changes to those standards. * Transfers deliverables. * Performs other work-related duties as assigned. * Minimal travel may be required *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.*QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS* * Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience. * Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment as demonstrated by the ability to lead multiple complex and/or global projects with teams of statistical programmers. * Knowledge and experience in the use of CDSIC (SDTM) Standards for regulatory agency requirements. * Knowledge and experience in the use of SDTM guidelines to build datasets. * Experience in submissions to a regulatory agency preferred. * Experience in mentoring others in clinical trial process and CDSIC (SDTM) Standards. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
*JOB SUMMARY* This position functions as a member of the Biostatistics and Statistical Programming project team serving as a Lead Statistical Programmer for projects of any complexity in the development of programs to support the conduct, statistical analysis and reporting of projects; creates, tests, and maintains programs for clinical studies, coordinating the efforts of other programming personnel; determines the overall strategy for the programming tasks on a project; assists in managing project budgets and tracking project specific performance metrics; functions as an internal and external customer liaison; provides input to the statistical analysis plan; leads the creation and maintenance of statistical programming project documentation and regulatory submission packages utilizing SDTM guidelines to build datasets. Demonstrating knowledge of CDSIC (SDTM) and other industry standards / tool and regulatory requirements. *JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* * Uses SAS or other software to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications. * Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements. * Performs validation programming and works with other Programmers, Biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings. * Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention. * Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH). * Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness. * Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload. * Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical and sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework. * Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for opinions of others. * Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus. * Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business. * Negotiates and establishes accurate time estimates for completion of study programming activities with internal team members and statistical programming management, and completes project programming activities within timeframe allotted. * Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables. * Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities. * Review protocols, CRFs, annotated CRFs, test databases and Statistical Analysis Plans Develop, test and produce CDISC SDTM/ADAM datasets, derived datasets. Validate them primarily using SAS software, derived datasets, tables, listings and graphs for clinical study reports. * Supporting project teams in creating SDTM deliverables. * Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative, as required by sponsor. * Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process. * Transfers deliverables. * Performs other work-related duties as assigned. * Minimal travel may be required *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.*QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS* * Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience. * Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment. * Knowledge and experience in the use of SDTM guidelines to build datasets. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
*JOB SUMMARY* This position functions as a member of the Biostatistics and Statistical Programming project team serving as a Lead Statistical Programmer for projects of any complexity in the development of programs to support the conduct, statistical analysis and reporting of projects; creates, tests, and maintains programs for clinical studies, coordinating the efforts of other programming personnel; determines the overall strategy for the programming tasks on a project; assists in managing project budgets and tracking project specific performance metrics; functions as an internal and external customer liaison; provides input to the statistical analysis plan; leads the creation and maintenance of statistical programming project documentation and regulatory submission packages utilizing SDTM guidelines to build datasets. Demonstrating knowledge of CDSIC (SDTM) and other industry standards / tool and regulatory requirements. *JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* * Uses SAS or other software to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications. * Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements. * Performs validation programming and works with other Programmers, Biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings. * Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention. * Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH). * Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness. * Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload. * Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical and sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework. * Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for opinions of others. * Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus. * Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business. * Negotiates and establishes accurate time estimates for completion of study programming activities with internal team members and statistical programming management, and completes project programming activities within timeframe allotted. * Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables. * Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities. * Review protocols, CRFs, annotated CRFs, test databases and Statistical Analysis Plans Develop, test and produce CDISC SDTM/ADAM datasets, derived datasets. Validate them primarily using SAS software, derived datasets, tables, listings and graphs for clinical study reports. * Supporting project teams in creating SDTM deliverables. * Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative, as required by sponsor. * Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process. * Transfers deliverables. * Performs other work-related duties as assigned. * Minimal travel may be required *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.*QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS* * Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience. * Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment. * Knowledge and experience in the use of SDTM guidelines to build datasets. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Geoff King at RBW Consulting is recruiting for multiple, permanent Principal Statistical Programmers to join a leading pharmaceutical company as they look to grow a new team of Programmers and Statisticians in the UK focused on the Oncology therapeutic area. This position is fully home based but must be in the UK. Principal level Statistical Programmers are required for this science-led healthcare company who have an incredibly exciting range of products in the pipeline across multiple therapeutic area's including Respiratory, Infectious Disease, Immuno-Inflammatory and Oncology. As a Statistical Programmer you will play an important part in delivering the companies mission in helping people to do more, feel better and live longer. As part of a diverse, global team you will have the opportunity to work in an environment where you realise your full potential and achieve your career goals. *Main duties & responsibilities:* * Contribute to the delivery SDTM/ADaM datasets and TFL outputs * Contribute to the statistical programming deliverables for regulatory submissions * Produce and maintain technical database standards and programming specification documents * Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness * Prepare graphs, tables and listings for inclusion in clinical study reports *Key requirements:* * BSc in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field * SAS programming experience working within a clinical trials environment (Pharma, CRO or biotech) * Knowledge of CDSIC standards and industry best practices * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to communicate with a broad range of people across different functions A comprehensive job description is available upon request. To find out more about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss other open positions which may be of interest please contact Geoff King on (0) and send your CV through to [](mailto:) or use the apply button on this page. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.
Mar 22, 2021
Full time
Geoff King at RBW Consulting is recruiting for multiple, permanent Principal Statistical Programmers to join a leading pharmaceutical company as they look to grow a new team of Programmers and Statisticians in the UK focused on the Oncology therapeutic area. This position is fully home based but must be in the UK. Principal level Statistical Programmers are required for this science-led healthcare company who have an incredibly exciting range of products in the pipeline across multiple therapeutic area's including Respiratory, Infectious Disease, Immuno-Inflammatory and Oncology. As a Statistical Programmer you will play an important part in delivering the companies mission in helping people to do more, feel better and live longer. As part of a diverse, global team you will have the opportunity to work in an environment where you realise your full potential and achieve your career goals. *Main duties & responsibilities:* * Contribute to the delivery SDTM/ADaM datasets and TFL outputs * Contribute to the statistical programming deliverables for regulatory submissions * Produce and maintain technical database standards and programming specification documents * Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness * Prepare graphs, tables and listings for inclusion in clinical study reports *Key requirements:* * BSc in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field * SAS programming experience working within a clinical trials environment (Pharma, CRO or biotech) * Knowledge of CDSIC standards and industry best practices * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to communicate with a broad range of people across different functions A comprehensive job description is available upon request. To find out more about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss other open positions which may be of interest please contact Geoff King on (0) and send your CV through to [](mailto:) or use the apply button on this page. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Oct 29, 2018
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Oct 29, 2018
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Oct 29, 2018
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Oct 29, 2018
Our client creates innovative IT products and services that transform the way their customers work and as such, innovation is at the heart of what they do. They have strong and growing divisions that specialise in providing IT services, communication solutions and retail to business and home customers throughout the UK. Their depth and range of expertise in IT and communication services is one of the many reasons why they are so renowned.
The Junior Data Engineer will be responsible for working within the core development interfaces, to the differing clinical system databases. Working with both technical & non-technical members of the agile teams, within this role you will develop and maintain effective solutions to support any data migration or data transformation process.
Key Tasks
* Contributes simultaneously on different projects with little impact due to context switching. Uses this to his/her advantage in order to utilise dead times and or blocks in projects.
* To assist with the transformation and manipulation of data in order to transfer data between computer solutions.
* Assists with the design of data structures for optimal storage, creation, retrieval or data mining.
* Reads and understands existing code.
* Debugs software and databases with different tools.
* Performs data analysis.
* Assists in writing production quality robust code and understands it’s interaction within the larger system, not in isolation.
* Reports progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalates issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project on track.
* Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation, to effectively work within project timelines.
* Keeps up to date with industry developments and technologies, interacts with other team members to support them in improving their own skills.
* Manages source code and version control using GIT.
* Works independently or in conjunction with other developers as the work requires.
* Participates fully in team planning and works with colleagues to continuously improve the team’s performance.
* Creates and maintains strong working relationships with other members of the data team and the wider technology organisation.
* Dedicated to learning and progressing to a more senior position.
Knowledge & Skills
* SQL Experience with demonstrable skills in analysing and developing complex SQL queries
* Has an understanding of software development (C++, C#, JS) and or mathematics, either through training or experience.
* Has an understanding of common database technologies.
* Experienced in preparing system documents; use cases, test cases and other documentation.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in different units.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment (e.g. collaborate with team members, users and back-end programmers.)
* Has good exposure to DBA skills for MySQL.
* Experience with MySQL database design & architecture, administration, implementation and management.
* Experience with data migration, data conversion, database upgrades, physical modelling and schema designs.
* Familiarity with Linux administration would be an advantage.
* Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
* Experience with working in an Agile software development environment.
* Good analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
Problems you will address in this role involve the interpretation of reports and evaluation of requirements, which requires frequent interaction with; team members, programmers, support staff, training members and occasionally directly with the user base. Additionally, you may be required to interface with the Connecting for Health or other third parties, so communication skills and an outgoing personality are key.
You will be required to make the recommendation on when data migration has been completed and adequately tested, thus can be released. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality for any client data, maintaining scripts and manuals/documentation as required.
This position is solely office based, with the potential for visits to clients and other premises and would suit someone who is keen to prove themselves and work up the ranks to senior level. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch with more information. We are open to considering Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Data Engineers, so even if this is not quite the right fit, please get in touch by calling (Apply online only) and we can have a confidential chat about what you are looking
Information Architect - (Life Sciences, Data Modelling, Clinical Trial Systems) 19768
Cambridge
3-6 Months rolling
ASAP
(Apply online only) GBP/Day (NEG)
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on Leading project in the Life Sciences sector as Information Architect with Data Modelling Skills.
Role & Responsibilities
- Client is looking ideal candidate to have some level of knowledge on Clinical Trial Management Systems.
- Should be able to help in requirement analysis
- Provide Roadmap based on the requirement analysis
- Should have good knowledge on Database Architecture
- Should have good knowledge on Integration Architecture
- Should have good Data Modelling skills
- Should be able to present solutions and provide architectural guidance to the teams
- Should have capabilities to performance strategy planning and provide leadership in providing technical knowhow
- Ability to take charge and own data model while acting as advisor to all projects and assisting with specifications
- Excellent communication skills
Next Steps...
Please email through a copy of your current CV for consideration stating your work availability, salary/rate expectations and a short paragraph explaining why you believe you are a strong match for this position.
If your experience matches the job requirements you will be contacted by a member of the Syntax team who will run through the full details with you and be happy to answer any questions you may have. We do our very best to respond to all applications. However, due to high volumes of applications we regret it is not always possible to do this. Thank you for your understanding.
Syntax Consultancy Ltd is a leading independent IT and Tech recruitment specialist.
We offer over three decades of experience in providing outstanding talent into clients throughout the UK & Europe, including the IT Consultancy, Government, Education, NHS, Software and Retail markets.
We specialise in supplying high-end Contract / Interim and Permanent IT, Digital and Technical professionals who make an immediate, positive impact, including...
- Developers / Programmers
- Project Managers / Programme Managers
- PMO Managers / PMO Support
- Business Analysts
- IT Architects
- Database Administrators (DBAs)
- Testers / Test Managers
- Infrastructure / Networking
- Business Intelligence (BI) / Data Warehousing
- IT Managers / Head of IT
As Syntax we pride ourselves on providing an outstanding service to our candidates and clients. We aim to make the recruitment process as positive and hassle-free as possible, whatever the final outcome.
Syntax Consultancy Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency. Please visit our website to view our latest career opportunities
Oct 29, 2018
Information Architect - (Life Sciences, Data Modelling, Clinical Trial Systems) 19768
Cambridge
3-6 Months rolling
ASAP
(Apply online only) GBP/Day (NEG)
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on Leading project in the Life Sciences sector as Information Architect with Data Modelling Skills.
Role & Responsibilities
- Client is looking ideal candidate to have some level of knowledge on Clinical Trial Management Systems.
- Should be able to help in requirement analysis
- Provide Roadmap based on the requirement analysis
- Should have good knowledge on Database Architecture
- Should have good knowledge on Integration Architecture
- Should have good Data Modelling skills
- Should be able to present solutions and provide architectural guidance to the teams
- Should have capabilities to performance strategy planning and provide leadership in providing technical knowhow
- Ability to take charge and own data model while acting as advisor to all projects and assisting with specifications
- Excellent communication skills
Next Steps...
Please email through a copy of your current CV for consideration stating your work availability, salary/rate expectations and a short paragraph explaining why you believe you are a strong match for this position.
If your experience matches the job requirements you will be contacted by a member of the Syntax team who will run through the full details with you and be happy to answer any questions you may have. We do our very best to respond to all applications. However, due to high volumes of applications we regret it is not always possible to do this. Thank you for your understanding.
Syntax Consultancy Ltd is a leading independent IT and Tech recruitment specialist.
We offer over three decades of experience in providing outstanding talent into clients throughout the UK & Europe, including the IT Consultancy, Government, Education, NHS, Software and Retail markets.
We specialise in supplying high-end Contract / Interim and Permanent IT, Digital and Technical professionals who make an immediate, positive impact, including...
- Developers / Programmers
- Project Managers / Programme Managers
- PMO Managers / PMO Support
- Business Analysts
- IT Architects
- Database Administrators (DBAs)
- Testers / Test Managers
- Infrastructure / Networking
- Business Intelligence (BI) / Data Warehousing
- IT Managers / Head of IT
As Syntax we pride ourselves on providing an outstanding service to our candidates and clients. We aim to make the recruitment process as positive and hassle-free as possible, whatever the final outcome.
Syntax Consultancy Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency. Please visit our website to view our latest career opportunities