Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer
ICON plc
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bogota • Colombia
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About the role
- Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave and Veeva), data validation/analytic outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials
- Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data
- Perform extracts of data from CDMS and create data transfer programs
- Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians, among other positions, to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process
- Act as a primary point of contact during the study set up and maintenance phase for system programming related questions by the project team
- Actively participate in internal and external meetings and provide constructive feedback to peers, team leads, and functional management.
- Act as mentor and provide ad hoc guidance, training, and support to other programmers
- Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials.
- Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes within an SME role
- Stay updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in programming for EDC systems (Rave), including data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials
- Data Analytics experience (SAS, SQL, R, etc.)
- Prior experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers
- Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R, and/or Python
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence outcomes
- Advanced English communication, writing, and reading skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or other relevant field
- Rave Certification preferred
Benefits
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
programming solutionsdata validationdata analyticsSASSQLRPythoncustom reportsdata transfer programsEDC systems
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringtrainingfeedbackinfluence outcomes
Certifications
Rave CertificationBachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in statisticsBachelor’s degree in life sciences