Programmer Analyst II/ Sr Programmer Analyst (phase 1- remote)
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Morrisville
Posted on: March 17, 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, 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 role on select
moderately complex studies, or may serve as a study team member
under the direction of a lead programmer on more complex studies.
Provides training and guidance to junior team members. **Essential
Functions** : Acts as the lead programmer on selected studies of
moderate complexity, working directly with project team leaders and
client representatives to assess and develop project goals and
timelines. Assumes leadership responsibility as a contributing
member of a multi-disciplinary clinical trials project team,
communicating actively and frequently with other team members as
needed. 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 and guidance 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 support
to the bidding process as requested. **Education and Experience** :
MS/MA degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics,
mathematics or related field and at least 3 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 5 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** : Solid understanding
of one or more programming languages Solid attention to detail
Comprehensive problem solving and innovative skills Solid 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 Strong
understanding of relational data base structure and complex data
systems Capable of training and mentoring others Capable of
effectively capturing biostatistical metrics Capable of providing
quality control review for statistical programming **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.
Keywords: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cary , Programmer Analyst II/ Sr Programmer Analyst (phase 1- remote), Professions , Morrisville, North Carolina
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