Clinical Programmer I,

Job Title: Clinical Programmer I

Career Level - C

Introduction to role

Are you passionate about programming and clinical trials? As a Clinical Programmer I, you will support programming and validation activities for data cleaning and review listings in ongoing clinical studies. Working under the guidance of an experienced programmer, you will handle tasks of low to medium scope and complexity, contributing to the success of our clinical study teams.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the 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.

• Work within established frameworks to ensure high quality in deliverables.

• Under guidance, create a catalogue of reports to aid data cleaning activities with low to medium complexity, including:

• Automating manual checks.

• Automating reconciliation and programming edit checks for TPV data to ensure quality.

• Creating tools and repositories to minimize data errors at the source for lab reference ranges collection.

• Programming reports to identify missing pages and detect errors at the subject level.

• Creating reports to measure metrics that help assess data cleaning status.

• Creating visualizations and dashboards to identify discrepancies and trends in EDC and TPV data.

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

• Provide support to ensure the availability and performance of developed reports and dashboards for both external and internal users.

• Complete documentation associated with programming tasks (e.g., peer review, report specifications) in compliance with applicable SOPs.

• Proactively update lead programmers on the progress of deliveries.

• Support the implementation of cross-functional projects that are part of the clinical programming roadmap.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, life science, or statistics

• Good programming skills with prior experience in SAS/Python/SQL

• Basic knowledge of Dashboards development

• Basic knowledge of clinical development process

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a global team environment

• Good analytical skills and high attention to detail

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of industry standards

• Prior experience in Python/R/SQL/MicroStrategy or dashboard applications

• Basic knowledge of data capture, data models, data mining

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we fuel your ambition and break new ground. Our BioPharmaceuticals pipeline is growing, and it takes something special to get that out to patients. We are rethinking the way things can be done, taking a forward-looking approach, and going above and beyond to find solutions that impact patients. Our diversity is our strength, reflecting the variety of patients we serve. We strive to create a place where everyone is empowered to speak up and share ideas. If you're ready to embrace investment, feedback, and ample opportunities, this is the place for you.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.