The electronic Clinical Outcomes Assessment (eCOA) Build Programmer is responsible for designing, programming and testing clinical trial data collection databases, including the mapping, testing and normalization of data into a clinical data warehouse. This requires an in depth understanding of data technology, data flow, data standards, database programming, normalization and testing. This role will collaborate with Data and Analytics colleagues such as the Clinical Data Associate, Clinical Data Manager, Statistician and other key partners to deliver standardized data collection methods and innovative validation solutions for use in global clinical trials.
Responsibilities : Portfolio Delivery :
- Gather and influence eCOA design specifications to enable successful trial implementation
- Program and test data collection systems and associated data repository mappings for a trial or set of trials within a program using data standards library components
- Ensure data collection systems and data warehouse mappings are delivered accurately, efficiently and in alignment with study objectives
- Partner with translation vendors to implement localized data collection
- Partner with Clinical Build Programmer to ensure complete data build for trial data collection needs
- Provide insights into study level deliverables (ie Data Management Plan, Project Plan, database, and observed datasets)
- Support submission, inspection and regulatory response activities
- Lead cross Business Unit / Therapeutic Area projects or programs with high complexity
- Opportunity to develop and tests new ideas and / or applies innovative solutions that add new value to the portfolio
Project Management :
Increase speed, accuracy, and consistency in the development of systems solutionsEnable metrics reporting of study development timelines and pre and postproduction changes to databasePartner to deliver study database per business need and before first patient visitFollow and influence data standard decisions and strategies for a study and / or programUtilize therapeutic knowledge and possess a deep understanding of the technology used to collect clinical trial dataEffectively apply knowledge of applicable internal, external and regulatory requirements / expectations (MQA, CSQ, MHRA, FDA, ICH, GCP, PhRMA, Privacy knowledge, etc) to study build deliverablesIntegrates multi-functional and / or external information and applies technical knowledge to data-driven decision makingEnterprise Leadership :
Continually seek and implement means of improving processes to reduce study build cycle time, decrease work effort and enable the normalization of various sources of data into a common data repository in a way that allows for improved integration, consumption and downstream analysisRepresent Data and Analytics processes in multi-functional initiativesActively engage in shared learning across Data and Analytics organizationWork to Increase re-usability of screens and edits by improving the initial designWork to reduce postproduction changes change control processAnticipate and resolve key technical, operational or business problems that impact the Data and Analytics organizationInteracts with regulators, business partners and outside stakeholders on business issuesThinks with end to end in mind consistently managing risk to minimize impact on deliveryBuilds a diverse multi-functional and internal / external network to understand how different disciplines and approaches contribute to research and developmentFocuses on defining database solutions and timelines in support of advancing the portfolioBasic Qualifications :
bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, medical field, Informatics, Life Sciences, ,Statistics, Information Technology, with 3 or more years of hands-on experience in database programming, or a combination of clinical data management, system validation and data analysis, experience in the clinical, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO or regulatory agency sectorsAdditional Preferences :
Masters degree in computer science, engineering, medical field, Informatics, Life Sciences, , Statistics, Information Technology or a related analytics disciplineQuick learner to new trends in technologyExcellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated leadership in professional settingDemonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional settingeCOA, eSource or Direct Data Capture implementationData analytics and visualizationsArticulating the flow of data (structure and format) from patient to analysis and apply this knowledge to data solutionsDeciding the technology platform (system / database) for data acquisition and aggregationUtilization of clinical / drug development knowledge and an ability to liaise effectively with study team members (ie Data Sciences, Statistics, PK, Operations, Medical)Strong therapeutic / scientific knowledge in the field of researchProject management experienceVendor management experienceFamiliarity with clinical data tools and technologiesUnderstanding and experience in using data standardsKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to balance multiple activities, prioritize and manage ambiguityDemonstrated exemplary teamwork / interpersonal skillsProven problem solving, attention to detail and result oriented behaviors in a fast-pacedRole : Software Development - Other
Industry Type : Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Department : Engineering - Software & QA
Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent
Role Category : Software Development
Education
UG : Any Graduate
PG : Any Postgraduate
Skills Required
Cro, Data Analysis, Project Management, Data Collection