Sr CDM Programmer I

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Mexico City

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Job Description

Summarized Purpose: 
Works with clinical data management systems and programming tools to provide technical leadership in data management activities and deliverables including, but not limited to, database development and data validations. Acts as a leader within a multi-disciplinary project team to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget. Serves as technical knowledge expert and provides leadership across departmental processes and projects. Supports management in oversight of study day to day activities and identification/creation of needed tools and process improvements to increase efficiencies within the project and the team.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information: 
Essential Functions

• Independently performs tasks following within the timelines established by the team, in accordance with the process outlined in the departmental procedures and indicated by the project contract.
• Designs, builds and tests project databases & edit checks.
• Defines and imports data into the system.
• Defines, creates and tests listings for data review and performs programming

activities in line with project requirements.

• Researches and leverages resources to resolve issues and manage moderately complex tasks through the development and application of new knowledge and/or professional skills in areas including programming and technology and leadership of project team in delivering tasks.
• Assumes primary responsibility and technical leadership, demonstrating a good understanding of the role in the overall process.
• Trains, mentors and coordinates the activities of junior programmers.
• Participates in departmental or corporate process initiatives.
• Contributes to the creation and validation of reporting tools / standard

applications / enhanced processes, and works with IT in troubleshooting,
reporting and resolving system issues.
• May Provide input on bidding process and SOP development. Job Complexity Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Job Knowledge

A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Supervision
Received Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Business Relationships
Represents the department as a prime contact on projects. Interacts with internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional areas. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Qualifications: 
Education and Experience: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong written, verbal and computer skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively on a multidisciplinary team with a positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and capable of mentoring and

working well with others
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to
changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines.

• Proficient in one or more programming languages
• Proficient in relational database systems (RDBMS) and structure
• Proficient in programming tools SAS, SQL, Crystal Reports, SpotFire and JReview
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Capable of attaining, maintaining and applying a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations for process development and improvement
• Demonstrated skill in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment

Management Role:
No management responsibility
 

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

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