IT Support Associate

Job OverviewActs as Lead Programmer to plan and coordinate database design, development, implementation, maintenance, and user support of clinical systems. Provides technical expertise in conjunction with domain knowledge  to create programs using statistical analysis system language to support client clinical data studies

Essential Functions• Acts as Lead Programmer to plan and coordinate database design, development, implementation, maintenance, and user support of clinical systems.• Provides technical expertise in conjunction with domain knowledge  to create programs using statistical analysis system language to support client clinical data studies.• Programs, tests, and documents databases in accordance with programming standards and validation procedures.• Programs database manipulation and transfers of data for internal and external clients.• Recognizes inconsistencies and independently brings project solutions to the CDP teams and the Clinical Data Programming department.• May assist IT in developing and implementing new technologies.• May assist IT in testing and evaluating new upgrades to technologies.• May assist in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and working instructions.• Meets objectives as assigned, and interacts with the project team to organize timelines, responsibilities and deliverables.• Mentors other team members and Lead Programmers in training and developing technical and/or database expertise.• Develops and maintains good communications and working relationships with teams and external clients.

Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience Req• 3 years of relevant work experience Req Or• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req• Clinical Data Programming:  Excellent knowledge of Oracle and/or SAS• Laboratory Data Programming:  Expert knowledge of VGL and/or BizTalk and/or C# and/or .NET• Solid understanding of clinical drug development process• Excellent organizational, communication, and technical database skills• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients