On-Site
Full-Time
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India
About the Role
Advanced Clinical is a clinical development and strategic resourcing organization committed to providing a better clinical experience across the drug development journey. Our goal is to improve the lives of all those touched by clinical research – approaching each opportunity with foresight, character, resilience and innovation. Based on decades of experience, we help our clients achieve better outcomes by conducting candid conversations and anticipating potential issues through our customized solutions.
The Senior Technical Programmer will have experience in all required areas of a Technical Programmer. The Senior Technical Programmer is responsible for the development, validation, and maintenance of clinical data programs used in data management in support of clinical studies, under minimal supervision. They may serve as the lead Technical Programmer to manage and support project deliverables and timelines.
Responsibilities:
Exceed expectations and responsibilities of a Technical Programmer
Develop, validate, and maintain programs or tools used to create reports and listings to perform data review. These programs or tools will be completed in SAS, native EDC applications, visual analytic tools or other software deemed appropriate
Develop and maintain transfers from internal or external sources defined in a Data Transfer Specification
Provide training, mentoring and oversight to other programmers
Create and maintain programming specifications
Generate and maintain all required documentation related to programming activities; ensure quality of the programming and adherence to company standards
Act as Subject Matter Expert(SME) and main point of contact for any technical questions related to tasks being performed
Proactively monitor scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders or resourcing needs
Work effectively with other programmers, data managers and cross-functional team members to ensure accurate and high-quality deliverables
May work in development, validation, deployment and maintenance of EDC study builds
Support the development of tools and macros to improve quality and efficiency of processes
Generate and maintain all required documentation related to programming activities
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Strong understanding of departmental and company procedures; ability to guide others on procedures
May participate in the development and revision of department SOPs
Additional Responsibilities
May support the business development process; RFl completion, proposal development. bid defense participation, attendance at industry meetings, etc.
May promote visibility outside of the functional area and effectively interact cross-functionally and in industry
May participate in candidate interviews
Perform other duties as requested by management
Qualifications:
The idea candidate should have a degree in Computer Science, or a related field; work experience may be substituted for degree
At minimum 4 years of direct SAS programming experience or related analytic tool in pharmaceutical development or CRO environment preferred, but not required
Good knowledge of medical terminology and conduct and analysis of clinical trials
Knowledge of relevant industry data standards (e.g. CDISC, CDASH, etc)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required
At Advanced Clinical, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. A diverse staff allows us to effectively draw on different perspectives and enhance our efficiency and effectiveness. Diversity thereby strengthens the legitimacy and relevance of Advanced Clinical in delivering services to our clients. We seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures to work with us. It is our priority that our workplace be inclusive, welcoming of diverse ideas and appreciative of valuable experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is Advanced Clinical’s practice not to discriminate against any Employee or applicant because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This practice applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoff, Company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs, and treatment on the job. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your Recruiter so that we can meet to discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
The Senior Technical Programmer will have experience in all required areas of a Technical Programmer. The Senior Technical Programmer is responsible for the development, validation, and maintenance of clinical data programs used in data management in support of clinical studies, under minimal supervision. They may serve as the lead Technical Programmer to manage and support project deliverables and timelines.
Responsibilities:
Exceed expectations and responsibilities of a Technical Programmer
Develop, validate, and maintain programs or tools used to create reports and listings to perform data review. These programs or tools will be completed in SAS, native EDC applications, visual analytic tools or other software deemed appropriate
Develop and maintain transfers from internal or external sources defined in a Data Transfer Specification
Provide training, mentoring and oversight to other programmers
Create and maintain programming specifications
Generate and maintain all required documentation related to programming activities; ensure quality of the programming and adherence to company standards
Act as Subject Matter Expert(SME) and main point of contact for any technical questions related to tasks being performed
Proactively monitor scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders or resourcing needs
Work effectively with other programmers, data managers and cross-functional team members to ensure accurate and high-quality deliverables
May work in development, validation, deployment and maintenance of EDC study builds
Support the development of tools and macros to improve quality and efficiency of processes
Generate and maintain all required documentation related to programming activities
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Strong understanding of departmental and company procedures; ability to guide others on procedures
May participate in the development and revision of department SOPs
Additional Responsibilities
May support the business development process; RFl completion, proposal development. bid defense participation, attendance at industry meetings, etc.
May promote visibility outside of the functional area and effectively interact cross-functionally and in industry
May participate in candidate interviews
Perform other duties as requested by management
Qualifications:
The idea candidate should have a degree in Computer Science, or a related field; work experience may be substituted for degree
At minimum 4 years of direct SAS programming experience or related analytic tool in pharmaceutical development or CRO environment preferred, but not required
Good knowledge of medical terminology and conduct and analysis of clinical trials
Knowledge of relevant industry data standards (e.g. CDISC, CDASH, etc)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required
At Advanced Clinical, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. A diverse staff allows us to effectively draw on different perspectives and enhance our efficiency and effectiveness. Diversity thereby strengthens the legitimacy and relevance of Advanced Clinical in delivering services to our clients. We seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures to work with us. It is our priority that our workplace be inclusive, welcoming of diverse ideas and appreciative of valuable experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is Advanced Clinical’s practice not to discriminate against any Employee or applicant because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This practice applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoff, Company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs, and treatment on the job. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your Recruiter so that we can meet to discuss the appropriate alternatives available.