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Job Description

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

Education & Experience Requirements

Required

• 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.