AstraZeneca

Senior Programmer I/II

AstraZeneca

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Shanghai • 🇨🇳 China

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Collaboration with AZ Global Product Programmer and other R&D TA team members to ensure alignment to corporate and TA standards and ensure implementation of functional best practice and lessons learned
  • In-depth critical and quality review of key study documents including but not limited to: Case Report Form, SAP and FL templates, validation plans and quality documentation, STM and analysis data set specifications, compliance to data and output standards
  • Plan, lead, and perform quality review or contribute to statistical programming study deliverables: SDTM and analysis (ADaM) databases, statistical reporting outputs (TFLs), including but not limited to 1. Accuracy of database structures, values and algorithms; 2. Adherence to analysis and standards requirements for study databases and TFLs; 3. Accuracy and completeness of specifications and documentation
  • Programming and validation of deliverables to support ad hoc analyses, site inspection and responses to regulatory queries etc.
  • Communicate technical requirements for study deliverables to biometrics vendors
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships with cross-functional teams
  • Contribute to and critically evaluate management of operational and data risks within the cross-functional study team
  • Contribute to the preparation and quality review of regulatory submission packages
  • Identifies opportunities and contribute to the improvement of understanding and process for quality study execution
  • Identifies opportunities and contributes to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
  • Mentor/coach and support the education and training of junior staffs

Requirements

  • Advanced SAS programming knowledge
  • 2 or 5+ years of working experience in Pharmaceutical industry
  • BSc or higher degree in Mathematical, Statistical, Computer Science or Life Science or equivalent experience
  • Proficient knowledge of CDSIC standard and industry best practices
  • In-depth Knowledge of database setup and report publishing requirements
  • In-depth Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
  • Knowledge of statistical concept
  • Knowledge of drug indications within a therapeutic area
  • Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships within teams
  • Ability to lead project independently with strategical thinking and work on multiple tasks
  • Ability to prioritize and project manage to optimize support.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of other programming languages e.g. R, S-PLUS, Python, XML
Benefits
  • AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity
  • We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
SAS programmingCDISC standardsstatistical programmingdatabase setupreport publishingstatistical conceptsRS-PLUSPythonXML
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationstrategical thinkingproject managementrelationship buildingmentoringcoachingcritical evaluationrisk managementindependent leadership