Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in scientific research and clinical development. As a contract research organization (CRO), we drive innovation in the pharmaceutical industry by providing high-quality solutions for clinical trials. Our team is dedicated to accelerating drug development, ensuring data integrity, and bringing life-saving therapies to market efficiently.
Job Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Principal Programmer Analyst (Pharmacovigilance) to join our Clinical Research team. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to lead programming strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to groundbreaking research in pharmacovigilance.
Responsibilities
As a Principal Programmer Analyst (Pharmacovigilance), your key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing programming strategies for clinical trials.
- Ensuring data integrity and accuracy through rigorous validation processes.
- Implementing innovative programming techniques to streamline trial processes.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine effective programming solutions.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to junior programmers.
- Staying updated with industry trends and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
To qualify for this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Proven experience as a trial programmer in clinical research.
- Strong understanding of programming languages and data management tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience in pharmacovigilance and compliance with industry regulations.
- Ability to handle complex clinical trial data and statistical programming.
Key Skills Required
- Expertise in clinical trial programming.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Adaptability to evolving project requirements and technological advancements.
- B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D – Eligible if they have strong programming experience and pharmacovigilance expertise.
- M.Sc (Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, Computer Science) – Eligible, especially if they have experience in clinical trial programming.
- B.Sc (Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, Statistics) – May be eligible, but they would typically need additional certifications and more years of experience in programming and data analysis.
Additional Skills Required
- Experience with SAS, R, Python, SQL, or other statistical programming languages used in clinical research.
- Familiarity with pharmacovigilance databases (Argus, ArisG, Oracle Safety Suite, etc.).
- Understanding of clinical trial data standards (CDISC, SDTM, ADaM).
