Implementation Analyst - Biomarker

Title: Implementation Analyst

Division / Dept.: Biomarker

Location: Richmond, VA (Remote/Home Based)

Note: Full time, Benefits, Relocation Assistance Available

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!  

Envision a workplace where you have a direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert scientists, use newest technologies and collaborate with industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD® Laboratories, where science is our passion, quality is our commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success. 

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: Configures and implements clinical trial systems, reports, notifications, and interfaces that are either web or phone based, that are moderate to high levels of complexity, and provides guidance to junior team members on less complex systems. Collaborates with system designers to understand initial system requirements and scope to code applications; performs unit, integration, and system testing, and partners with support staff on system maintenance and updates throughout the life of the system.

Essential Functions: Designs, configures and builds moderate to highly complex web and/databased clinical trial applications. Reviews designs for compliance/feasibility within the database system and consistency with any current standards and/or sponsor specifications. Creates study specific technical documents. Meets with study teams on a regular basis during initial study setup to ensure effective communication and accuracy in development of systems. Communicates proactively with all project team members and provides regular feedback to management concerning timeline/budget or resourcing constraints Provides general training and code review of systems programmed or configured by junior team members.

To learn how PPD can advance your career, apply now!

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Title: Implementation Analyst

Division / Dept.: Biomarker

Location: Richmond, VA (Remote/Home Based)

Note: Full time, Benefits, Relocation Assistance Available

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!  

Envision a workplace where you have a direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert scientists, use newest technologies and collaborate with industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD® Laboratories, where science is our passion, quality is our commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success. 

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: Configures and implements clinical trial systems, reports, notifications, and interfaces that are either web or phone based, that are moderate to high levels of complexity, and provides guidance to junior team members on less complex systems. Collaborates with system designers to understand initial system requirements and scope to code applications; performs unit, integration, and system testing, and partners with support staff on system maintenance and updates throughout the life of the system.

Essential Functions: Designs, configures and builds moderate to highly complex web and/databased clinical trial applications. Reviews designs for compliance/feasibility within the database system and consistency with any current standards and/or sponsor specifications. Creates study specific technical documents. Meets with study teams on a regular basis during initial study setup to ensure effective communication and accuracy in development of systems. Communicates proactively with all project team members and provides regular feedback to management concerning timeline/budget or resourcing constraints Provides general training and code review of systems programmed or configured by junior team members.

To learn how PPD can advance your career, apply now!

Video links:

PPD LinkedIn Video Landing Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ppd-laboratories/?feedView=videos

#GD

#LI-JC1

Education and Experience: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years). 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: Good oral and written communication skills Solid organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines Capable of maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client’s proprietary data Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and a good team player Solid understanding of relational database systems (RDBMS) and structures Solid understanding of the identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment Firm understanding of the data exchange between applications is preferred Good understanding of webservices and working with APIs is preferred

PPD Benefits Overview:

PPD offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, employee assistance program, wellness program options and more.

Other benefits include: 401k with matching contributions, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts. Work life balance programs including paid time off for vacation/sick time, paid holidays, floating holiday and vacation sell back program. Wellness benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness facility access or discount, health coaching and more. Education reimbursement and tuition assistance programs, professional development training, skills training, education loan repayment plan, dependent scholarship program and more. Employee appreciation events, service recognition awards, annual reviews, merit plans and bonus plans Community connections and activities including philanthropic engagement, volunteer service projects and more Other great options including pet insurance, legal and financial services plan, auto and home insurance discounts.

Below Is Listed The Working Environment/requirements For This Role

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. 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 and/or standing for typical working hours Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds Able to work in non-traditional work environments Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

Education and Experience: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years). 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: Good oral and written communication skills Solid organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines Capable of maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client’s proprietary data Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and a good team player Solid understanding of relational database systems (RDBMS) and structures Solid understanding of the identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment Firm understanding of the data exchange between applications is preferred Good understanding of webservices and working with APIs is preferred

PPD Benefits Overview:

PPD offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, employee assistance program, wellness program options and more.

Other benefits include: 401k with matching contributions, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts. Work life balance programs including paid time off for vacation/sick time, paid holidays, floating holiday and vacation sell back program. Wellness benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness facility access or discount, health coaching and more. Education reimbursement and tuition assistance programs, professional development training, skills training, education loan repayment plan, dependent scholarship program and more. Employee appreciation events, service recognition awards, annual reviews, merit plans and bonus plans Community connections and activities including philanthropic engagement, volunteer service projects and more Other great options including pet insurance, legal and financial services plan, auto and home insurance discounts.

Below Is Listed The Working Environment/requirements For This Role

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. 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 and/or standing for typical working hours Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds Able to work in non-traditional work environments Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities