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🌟 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 for the statistical and computational considerations of research projects. Additionally, the Senior Programmer Analyst: Works independently in a lead programmer role on select 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
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 other team members as needed
📋 Assignment & Quality Management Manage and document assignments to: Meet timelines
Deliver high-quality work
Maintain awareness of relevant contractual obligations or limits
Provide quality control review for statistical programming
📚 Training & Development Increase knowledge base and professional skills in: Programming technology and techniques
Clinical trials
Pharmaceutical industry
Provide training and guidance to junior team members
Capable of training and mentoring others
🌍 Departmental & Strategic Support Provide general infrastructure support to the department including: Representing the company at industry conferences
Presenting/teaching at department meetings
Assisting in establishing training materials
Contributing to departmental documents or policies
Supporting development of working practice documents and SOPs
Provide support to the bidding process as requested
🎓 Education & Experience Requirements Required: MS/MA degree in: Computer Science
Statistics
Biostatistics
Mathematics
Related field
AND at least 3 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements OR Bachelor’s degree in: Computer Science
Statistics
Biostatistics
Mathematics
Related field
OR equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification AND at least 5 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions. 🧠 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities ✅ Solid understanding of one or more programming languages ✅ Solid attention to detail ✅ Comprehensive problem-solving and innovative skills ✅ Strong written and verbal communication skills ✅ Proficiency in the English language 📋 Additional Competencies ✅ Ability to: Independently organize and manage multiple assignments with challenging timelines
Adapt and adjust to changing priorities
Work collaboratively with teams and clients
✅ Demonstrated: Positive attitude and enthusiasm toward work
Leadership, initiative, and motivation
✅ Strong understanding of: Relational database structure
Complex data systems
✅ Ability to: Train and mentor others
Effectively capture biostatistical metrics
Provide quality control review for statistical programming
🌍 Working Conditions & Environment Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment
Occasional drives to site locations
Occasional travel both domestic and international
🚀 Why Join Us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values: Passion
Innovation
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.
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