Job Description

JOB TITLE: Clinical Programmer

CAREER LEVEL: C

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It\xe2\x80\x99s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in \xe2\x80\x93 but that\xe2\x80\x99s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that\xe2\x80\x99s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

About the role

Clinical Programmer II is primarily responsible for providing support to activities related to programming and validation of data cleaning and review listings for ongoing clinical studies with moderate scope and medium complexity. Clinical Programmer will act as a contributor in cross-functional initiatives. This role works under the general direction and support of an experienced programmer.

Typical Accountabilities

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) design, development, implementation and validation of programs created in SAS/Python/R or dashboard applications, to process, analyze and report clinical trial data for review by clinical study teams

Works within established frameworks and ensures high quality is built into own deliverables

Works independently for well-defined scope of work

Under guidance, creates catalogue of reports to aid data cleaning activities with moderate scope and medium complexity, but not limited to:

Automate manual checks

Automate reconciliation and program edit checks for TPV data to ensure quality

Create tools and repository to minimize data errors at source for collection of lab reference ranges

Program reports to identify missing pages and also detect errors at Subject level

Create reports to measure metrics that can help assess data cleaning status

Create visualizations and dashboards to identify discrepancies in EDC and TPV data

Maintain created catalogue of reports and perform updates based on ongoing changes to requirements

Provide support as required to ensure availability and performance of developed reports and dashboards for both external and internal users

Responsible for completion of documentation associated with programming tasks (e.g. peer review, report.

specifications etc.) in compliance with applicable SOPs

Proactively keeps the lead programmers updated on progress of deliveries

Contribute to implementation of cross-functional projects that are part of clinical programming roadmap.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or equivalent in computer science, life science or statistics

Intermediate programming skills in SAS/Python/R or dashboard applications

Basic knowledge of clinical development process.

Desirable

Knowledge of industry standards

Basic knowledge of FDA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines as related to clinical programming processes. Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal (to AZ or team)

Senior/Principal Clinical Programmers

Data Manager.

WHY JOIN US?

We\xe2\x80\x99re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it\xe2\x80\x99s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we\xe2\x80\x99ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Date Posted 10-Aug-2023

Closing Date 30-Aug-2023

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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