Sr. Programmer Analyst - Early Development

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.

This position is a senior computer programming position working with clinical trials data. Provides programming support for some or all of the following activities:

• Creation and maintenance of programs used for data entry, data management, data validation, statistical report generation, and program validation
• Assists Data Management and Biostatistics with developing tools and techniques for improving process efficiencies
• Communicates effectively within a multi-disciplinary project team to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field. MA/MS degree is desirable
• Minimum 5 years of programming and clinical research or related experience
• Must have database management, SAS or PL/SQL programming experience
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in one or more programming languages
• Ability to train, mentor and supervise others
• Understanding of relational data base structure and experience working with complex data systems
• Experience demonstrating a strong attention to detail
• Experience demonstrating leadership ability and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary project team
• Excellent problem solving and innovative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to independently and effectively organize and manage multiple assignments with challenging timelines
• Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
• Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative and motivation

Physical Demands

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.