Are you a seasoned Clinical Data Programming professional looking for an opportunity to join an industry leading data technology organisation in the clinical research space? Clario are looking for a Lead, Clinical Data Programmer to join our well established team in India, working alongside a global team of data specialists to provides our customers with best in class data to support the development of life changing therapies from clinical trials.

• Competitive compensation + commission scheme

• Attractive benefits (security, flexibility, support and well-being)

• Engaging employee programs

• Technology for hybrid working and great onsite facilities

Lead and Mentor a team of Clinical Data Programmers, Create and test SAS code used for standard and non-standard data file creation; Review Clario standard and non-standard data specifications.

• Attend client meetings as appropriate to understand data collection requirements.

• Review standard CLARIO and non-standard data specifications and interact with the Data Manager (DM) to finalize specifications.

• Develop programs to create Clario standard and non-standard data files.

• Participate in the validation of encoding programs which generates CLARIO standard and non-standard data files.

• Performing ad-hoc programming activities utilizing raw data based on internal and external requests for:

• Esoteric quality control checks requested by QC.

• Data resolution/Mining.

• Other client requirements.

• Get exposed to all modalities.

• Review User Requirements and create, review and approve Functional and Technical Specifications.

• Work with data management in providing programming support for DM activities including data review.

• Prepare and participate in internal and external audits.

• Represent the service line through the NPI (New Product Initiative) process.

• Identify opportunities to improve the methodology and provide practical solutions for problems.

• Contribute to the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

• Drive client deliverables by performing the role of CDP SME when attending Project Management, Data Management or CDO meetings.

• Organize team resources to meet client needs.

• Lead and Mentor a team of Clinical Data Programmers:

• Develop the orientation and training plan for assigned Clinical Data Programing personnel.

• Oversee training of new Clinical Data Programmers.

• Assist with orientation and training of personnel as determined by management.

• Contribute to process development. Review and development of SOPs and associated documents related to Clinical Data Programming activities.

• Complete administrative tasks as needed within Clinical Data Programming.

• Mentoring other Clinical Data Programming resources.

• Participate in new hire interviews and provide feedback to management

• BS/BA Degree in Life Sciences or related field preferred or BS/BA Degree in computer sciences or related field

• SAS ADVANCED certified

• Ideally five or more years of experience in a pharmaceutical company or a CRO as a SAS Programmer – experience in SAS/BASE, SAS/MACRO and SAS/SQL products and procedures and one or more years of experience in database design and data structures

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, as gained through a minimum of five years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

• Strong organization, analytical and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented

• Extensive experience in implementing CDISC SDTM and Define standards including EG, CO, DM, RE, VS, SUPP CDISC SDTM domains.

• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office products preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

• Experience with another programming languages is a plus.

• Proven experience working with large, complex real-world data sets (more specifically, patient data)

• Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to the role.

• Excellent time management skills, contributing to multiple projects with competing timelines.

• Leadership/Mentoring skills: Proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability and achieve results.

• Prior leadership experience a plus.