Sr. Programmer ANalyst

Job Description

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.

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. Performs programming tasks as assigned by study project team leads that includes but is not limited to independently crafting, implementing, maintaining, and validating programs that transfer data across multiple data management systems or operating systems, combining data from a variety of sources and structures, generating and storing summary data from a variety of sources, generating reports or combining multiple databases and validating programs that generate listings, tables and figures using SAS and standard tools and processes.

3. Manages and documents assignments to meet timelines and deliver high quality work, being familiar with any relevant contractual obligations or limits.

4. Increases knowledge base and professional skills in areas including

programming, technology and techniques, clinical trials, and the pharmaceutical industry.

5. Provides training and guidance to junior team members.

6. 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.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification, and Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years). The following education and experience is preferred:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of one or more programming languages
• Solid attention to detail and process focused
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communications skills including proficiency in the English language
• Capable of 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 initiative and motivation