Associate Director, Application Development

Job Description Summary

Job Overview
Solves complex applications systems/programming problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs.

Essential Functions
• Plans, conducts, and coordinates the application of information system techniques to existing and future needs.
• Performs complex systems analysis and programming tasks requiring advanced techniques.
• Provides technical advice and consultation on difficult analysis and programming problems.
• Participates in systems development and maintenance.
• Conducts analysis of complex data processing applications and prepares feasibility studies to evaluate user needs for new or revised systems.
• Coordinates the interfaces between major systems and programs.
• Activities include the conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex program designs.
• Often responsible for achieving operational status within required time parameters and within acceptable operating performance.
• Defines system objectives and prepares systems design specifications to meet user requirements and satisfy interface problems.
• Investigates available hardware and software configurations and capabilities; recommends optimal system to meet applications justification of data processing systems.
• Presents recommendations to management.
• Prepares and conducts comprehensive system and programming tests.
• Debugs malfunctions and modifies programs accordingly.
• May identify and implement root cause fixes to program, system and/or applications errors.
• Recommends system software modifications or changes to hardware configurations.
• Provide management and project leadership to a team of 3 database developers.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related discipline, or knowledge acquired through equivalent experience Req
• Eight (8) years experience in systems analysis/application programming Req
• As an alternative to the experience requirements listed above, possesses a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in Information Technology with a specific Technology Experience Ratio of 75% or higher (years of experience in the specific technology ¸ years the technology has existed). Req
• Significant programming and systems knowledge

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 70,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.