R Programmer

Hobson Prior are working with a Global Pharmaceutical company with a strong pipeline in various therapeutic areas, who are looking for a R Programmer to join them on a contract basis in Hertfordshire. You will work as a lead programmer responsible for both hands-on technical work, as well as oversight of your team's deliverables.

Job Responsibilities:

• Will use R to create a variety of packages for data manipulation, user interfaces, graphical and statistical applications.
• Stay current with and adopt emergent data collection, data management, visualisation and provision tools and applications to ensure fit-for-purpose and impactful approaches.
• Develop risk management strategies and proactively manage timelines to ensure successful oversight and delivery of projects, including the implementation and adoption of new technologies.
• Co-operate and contribute to functional/cross-functional initiatives or goals to promote new ways of working, including emerging technologies. Enable broader and more effective use of data to support the business.
• Offer guidance and advice to peers within the function, to key stakeholders and to FSPs, CRO and collaborative groups on technical solutions to ensure high quality data collection and delivery.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and influence their understanding of decisions made in our function. Inform stakeholders of status of key deliverables and act on changing milestones.
• Act as experts for data collection, advising teams and stakeholders on best practices and proposing innovative solutions. Ensure a high quality of data and compliance with applicable pharma industry regulations and standards.
• Use data surveillance tools and strategies to provide aggregate level reviews designed to identify patterns or anomalies in our data to ensure high quality results.
• Organization and integration of data collected from various sources. Maintain value of data through application of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand their data insight needs and offer Data Management solutions. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the data flow from collection through to analysis and filing.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated strong collaboration and excellent communication skills - both written and oral (proficiency in English required).
• Project Management skills.
• Able to manage multiple requests and priorities.

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc in Life Sciences, Data/Computer Science, Bioinformatics OR equivalent industry experience.
• Fluency in programming language R (additional Python, XML, C+, C#, SAS, SQL etc.).
• Knowledge of CDISC data standards.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and working in regulated environments.
• Experience in leading the collection of clinical trial and/or Real-World Data.
• Good understanding of molecule and disease area strategies, healthcare environments, as well as strong scientific and technical expertise.
• Experience producing interactive outputs (e.g. Shiny, Tableau).

Apply now:

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