Sr Programmer Analyst II - SDTM

PPD's mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it's you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams. We are passionate about being data and technically agile and driving enhanced value for our clients and patients. Determined to improve patient health, we help PPD provide industry-leading statistical, programming and clinical pharmacology contributions through global delivery, consistent quality adherence and scientific insight. As a Senior Programmer Analyst, you will perform advanced bioinformatics programming activities for the statistical and computational considerations of research projects. 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: Performs advanced bioinformatics programming activities for the statistical and computational considerations of research projects. Works independently in a lead programmer role on select moderately complex studies, or may serve as a study team member under the direction of a lead programmer on more complex studies. Provides training and guidance to junior team members. Essential Functions: Department responsibilities include specification, development, quality validation and regulatory submission compliance adherence for PPD developed CDISC SDTM and CDISC eCRT (Define.xml) programming deliverables. In addition deploys Spotfire dashboards, Safety notification and reporting for Medical Monitor review and regulatory actions. Acts as a key team member for internal Biostat interactions and client engagement on CDISC submission topics, or internal contact for procedural and technical initiatives. Ensures effective delivery across all project requirements including communicating priorities and work direction to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget. Participates in client and department wide engagement on CDISC solutions, integrations and submissions. MS/MA degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field and at least 3 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification, and at least 5 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements. 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: Solid understanding of one or more programming languages Solid attention to detail Comprehensive problem solving and innovative skills Solid written and verbal communications skills to effectively interface with teams and clients, including proficiency in the English language Capable of independently and 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 leadership, initiative and motivation Strong understanding of relational data base structure and complex data systems Capable of training and mentoring others Capable of effectively capturing biostatistical metrics Capable of providing quality control review for statistical programming Working Environment: 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. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: 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 for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.) PPD Defining Principles: We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD - If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we'd love to hear from you