Sr Programmer Analyst II

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description 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, Senior Programmer Analyst works independently in a lead programmer role on select moderately complex studies, or may serve as a study team member under the direction of a lead programmer on more complex studies. The role involves providing training and guidance to junior team members. What You'll Do: • Act as the lead programmer on selected studies of moderate complexity, working directly with project team leaders and client representatives to assess and develop project goals and timelines. Assume leadership responsibility as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary clinical trials project team, communicating actively and frequently with other team members as needed. • 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 and validate programs that generate listings, tables and figures using SAS. • Manage and document assignments to meet timelines and deliver high quality work, being familiar with any relevant contractual obligations or limits. • Increase knowledge base and professional skills in areas including programming, technology and techniques, clinical trials, and the pharmaceutical industry. • Provide training and guidance to junior team members. • Provide general infrastructure support to the department, including representing the company at industry conferences, presenting/teaching at department meetings, assisting in establishing training materials, and contributing to other general department documents or policies such as the development of departmental working practice documents and SOPs. • Provide support to the bidding process as requested. Education & Experience Requirements: • MS/MA degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or 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 or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification • 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 • Solid written and verbal communications skills to effectively interface with teams and clients, including proficiency in the English language • Capable of independently and effectively organizing and managing multiple assignments with challenging timelines • Capable of adapting and adjusting to changing priorities • Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others • Demonstrated leadership, initiative and motivation • Strong understanding of relational data base structure and complex data systems • Capable of training and mentoring others • Capable of effectively capturing biostatistical metrics • Capable of providing quality control review for statistical programming. Working Conditions and Environment: • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. • Occasional drives to site locations with 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, and a 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.