- Creation and maintenance of programs used for data entry, data management, data validation, statistical report generation, and program validation
- Assists Data Management and Biostatistics with developing tools and techniques for improving process efficiencies
- Communicates effectively within a multi-disciplinary project team to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field and
- Minimum 2 years of programming experience and
- 1 year of clinical research or related experience and
- Database management and SAS programming experience
- PL/SQL programming experience is preferred
- Or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages
- Knowledge of relational data base structure and experience working with complex data systems
- Experience demonstrating a strong attention to detail
- Experience demonstrating leadership ability and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary project team
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple assignments with challenging timelines
- Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
- Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
- Demonstrated initiative and motivation
- Ability to mentor Associate Programmer in nuances of clinical trials programming
PPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
