Principal Programmer Job

SENIOR PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMER, SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS needed for a CONTRACT opportunity with Yoh's client located in San Diego, CA.

TOP SKILLS SHOULD YOU POSSESS:

- Clinical programming
- SAS

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Lead the execution and support of Systems and Applications Support (SaAS) strategy and ensure alignment with department strategy
- Provide technical support to users within the department for systems and 3rd party applications, including answering/resolving user issues pertaining to the system and/or programming environment
- Lead/Support to the development, validation, maintenance and enhancement of global macros as well as training on the same
- Lead/Participate in the development, validation and maintenance of standard programs eg data review programs, TLGs, patient profiles as well as training on the same
- Lead the implementation of standard naming convention for directories, programs, outputs and macros provide on-going training and monitor for adherence
- Monitor department computing environment for compliance to standards and best practices
- Lead the creation of automated tools to assist with monitor for adherence/compliance to standards and best practices
- Conduct periodic audits are conducted on the data files to ensure compliance to standard processes as well as best practices
- Identify efficiencies/optimization needed in technology and propose/share solutions/or utilities to improve the same across the department
- Proactively anticipate problems, identify root causes and work with manager to implement creative solutions
- Lead cross functional system related projects as assigned
- Provide department training as needed
- Influence other functions and represent as department technical expert
- Represent as internal team leader who decides best course of action
- Coach and advise junior programmers to identify solutions
- Lead the development of department or cross-functional SOPs, Working Practices and best practices for the department
- Lead cross functional initiatives and ensure that change management is implemented
- Provide guidance to IT and make decisions for resolving programming related tickets
- Work with IT to approve and execute server/software Change Requests (CRs) as well as on system upgrades
- Oversee the maintenance of user access, in collaboration with the IT department, to the data files including the locked datasets
- Interact with CROs at a portfolio level in the development of standard programs and lead the same as needed
- Participate in meetings with CRO at a portfolio level as needed

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- BA/BS degree in life science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field OR equivalent working experience required.
- Seven to ten (7-10) years Pharmaceutical/CRO experience as a SAS programmer supporting clinical trials for regulatory submissions.
- Demonstrated knowledge in programming environments, systems and networking as it relates to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Have in-depth understanding of clinical data structure as well as relational databases
- Demonstrated proficiency in using SAS
- Demonstrated skills in using software tools and applications, eg, MS Office, XML, HTML, etc.
- Have an understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to technology, systems, and standards.
- Ability to research new technologies and ensure alignment with regulatory agencies and industry standards
- Demonstrated ability in the handling and processing of upstream data, eg, multiple data forms, workflow, eDC, SDTM.
- Demonstrated ability in providing outputs to meet downstream requirements, eg, ADaM, Data Definition Table, e-submission.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with clinical team members.
- Excellent planning and project management skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills.

OPPORTUNITY IS CALLING, APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: Hannah Cihlar

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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