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Senior Programmer Analyst

Join Us as a Senior Programmer Analyst – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Senior Programmer Analyst performs advanced bioinformatics programming activities supporting the statistical and computational requirements of research projects.

The Senior Programmer Analyst:

Works independently in a lead programmer role on selected moderately complex studies
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

What You'll Do

Programming & Bioinformatics Activities

Independently create, execute, maintain, and validate programs that:

Transfer data across multiple data management systems or operating systems
Combine data from a variety of sources and structures
Generate and store summary data from a variety of sources
Generate reports or combine multiple databases
Validate programs that generate listings, tables, and figures using SAS

Study Leadership & Project Management

Act as the lead programmer on selected studies of moderate complexity
Work directly with project team leaders and client representatives
Assess and develop project goals and timelines
Assume leadership responsibility as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary clinical trials project team
Communicate actively and frequently with team members as needed

Assignment & Quality Management

Manage and document assignments to meet timelines and deliver high-quality work
Maintain awareness of relevant contractual obligations or limits
Provide quality control review for statistical programming

Training & Development

Increase knowledge and professional skills in programming technology and techniques, clinical trials, and the pharmaceutical industry
Provide training and guidance to junior team members
Train and mentor others

Departmental & Strategic Support

Provide general infrastructure support to the department, including:

Representing the company at industry conferences
Presenting or teaching at department meetings
Assisting in establishing training materials
Contributing to departmental documents or policies
Supporting the development of working practice documents and SOPs

Provide support to the bidding process as requested

Required

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a related field, or an equivalent relevant academic/vocational qualification
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in statistical programming, clinical programming, or a related field
Experience supporting clinical trials within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
Strong SAS programming experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Solid understanding of one or more programming languages
Strong SAS programming skills
Solid attention to detail
Comprehensive problem-solving and innovative skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in English
Ability to independently organize and manage multiple assignments with challenging timelines
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with teams and clients
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and motivation
Strong understanding of relational database structures and complex data systems
Ability to train and mentor others
Ability to effectively capture biostatistical metrics
Ability to provide quality control review for statistical programming

Working Conditions & Environment

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment
Occasional travel to site locations
Occasional domestic and international travel

Why Join Us

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and commitment to scientific excellence.

You'll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow's breakthroughs.

Sr Programmer Analyst II