Sr Programmer Analyst/ II - remote in North America!
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Texas City
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
PPD's mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find
a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it's you! We know
that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but
also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting
protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and
energetic teams.
We are passionate about being data and technically agile and
driving enhanced value for our clients and patients. Determined to
improve patient health, we help PPD provide industry-leading
statistical, programming and clinical pharmacology contributions
through global delivery, consistent quality adherence and
scientific insight.
As a Senior Programmer Analyst II, you will perform advanced
bioinformatics programming activities for the statistical and
computational considerations of research projects.
At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and
recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career
advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits
focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.
**Summarized Purpose** :
Performs advanced bioinformatics programming activities for the
statistical and computational considerations of research projects.
Works independently in a lead programmer or project lead role on
complex studies and represents the department within the company or
with clients. Provides training and guidance to junior team
members.
**Essential Functions** :
Acts as the lead programmer or project lead on studies of
significant complexity, working directly with project team leaders
and client representatives to conduct team meetings, develop and
maintain project timelines, assess and forecast resources, and
monitor study budgets.
Assumes leadership responsibility as a contributing member of a
multidisciplinary project team, communicating actively and
frequently with other team members and ensuring adherence to
working practice documents and SOPs.
Independently creates, executes, maintains, and validates programs
that transfer data across multiple data management systems or
operating systems, combines data from a variety of sources and
structures, generates and stores summary data from a variety of
sources, generates reports or combines multiple databases and
validates programs that generate listings, tables and figures using
SAS.
Manages and documents assignments to meet timelines and deliver
high quality work, being familiar with any relevant contractual
obligations or limits.
Increases knowledge base and professional skills in areas including
programming, technology and techniques, clinical trials, and the
pharmaceutical industry.
Provides training, guidance, and project leadership to junior team
members.
Provides general infrastructure support to the Department,
including representing the company at industry conferences,
presenting/teaching at department meetings, assisting in
establishing training materials, and contributing to other general
department documents or policies such as the development of
departmental working practice documents and SOPs.
Provides input into bidding process as requested.
**Education and Experience** :
MS/MA degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics,
mathematics or related field and at least 4 years of experience
that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the
job requirements, or Bachelor's degree in computer science,
statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field or
equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification,
and at least 6 years of experience that provides the knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements.
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of
appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience,
will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the
requirements of the role.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** :
In-depth understanding of one or more programming languages
Strong attention to detail
Strong problem solving and innovative skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills to effectively
interface with teams and clients, including proficiency in the
English language
Capable of independently and effectively organizing and managing
multiple assignments with challenging timelines
Capable of adapting and adjusting to changing priorities
Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the
ability to work well with others
Demonstrated leadership, initiative and motivation
In-depth understanding of relational data base structure and
complex data systems
Capable of training and mentoring others
Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work on a
multi-disciplinary project team
Solid project management skills to act as project lead across the
most challenging and complex projects
Capable of effectively capturing biostatistical metrics
Capable of providing quality control review for statistical
programming and identifying solutions and process improvements
**Work Environment** :
PPD is an inclusive equal employment opportunity company. We value
all people regardless of background, experience and abilities.
PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support
and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced
environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working
environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas
with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable
manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology
with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and
handling multiple projects or activities.
May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details).
**PPD Defining Principals** :
We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We
are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD -
If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish
to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for
some of the world's most urgent health needs, then please submit
your application - we'd love to hear from you!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability or any other legally protected
status.
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