Clinical Data Programming Lead (SAS + EDC)

Mandatory Skills : SAS Programming + EDC System

The Clinical Data Programming Lead role is part of the Investigator Payments Group (IPG) and will be involved in the programming, delivery and oversight of data integration solutions between the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and our payment entitlement calculation system (APECS).

The Clinical Data Programming Lead provides support to and acts as a back-up for the IPG Manager. To effectively assist the IPG Manager in leading the activities for those under his/her jurisdiction in a manner that ensures all timeframes and targets are met.

The Clinical Data Programming Lead is responsible for managing multiple projects in accordance with established timelines and quality standards.

The Clinical Data Programming Lead participates in activities related to specification development, programming, validation and quality assurance of study data deliverables and applies expert experience and knowledge.

• Serves as the programming lead and SME for Patient Data Integration (PDI) on all new eligible studies.
• Oversees the setup and maintenance of programming deliverables including setup/monitoring of automated schedules and other supporting systems.
• Provides programming/technical oversight, quality assurance and mentoring for other assigned Clinical Data Programmers.
• Trouble-shoots and solves programming issues and/or system integration issues as needed.

Job Location : Chennai / Bangalore

Experience required:

• 5+ years of experience clinical data programming and delivery
• Successful handling of multiple tasks and timelines.
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Advanced knowledge of the clinical data programming development life cycle.
• Experience in clinical data programming and the ability to review and evaluate clinical data.
• Extensive problem solving skills for tasks/functions related to his/her group.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with little supervision.
• Strong ability to learn new technologies, applications and techniques.
• Have proven SAS programming experience and be familiar with handling data extracts from different EDC systems. In particular, Medidata Rave and Veeva CDMS.

Education requirements:

Bachelors degree in information systems, science or related discipline or relative experience required.