Programmer/Analyst Stevenage, England
Job description
By applying to this role we will also consider you application for our other open roles in our Programming department. If you would not like to be considered for multiple opportunities please flag to our recruitment team
Clinical Programming at GSK
GSK Clinical Programming brings together some of the most talented minds to engage in advanced data analytics, principles of data science, and developing new computational tools to support innovative research and develop novel therapies. We serve five key therapeutic areas: HIV, Immunology, Infections Disease, Oncology, Respiratory, and Vaccines, and offer unlimited growth opportunities and exciting career paths for a wide range of experience levels.
Your Role
The Associate Programmer role supports all aspects of programming activities. They should understand the importance and implementation of good programming practices and be familiar with clinical trial processes and governing principles. They should be motivated to learn new skills, apply their knowledge to solve problems, grow their expertise in areas of interest and explore new ideas to improve existing processes.
Associate programmers at GSK will support the execution of programming activities for GSK clinical trials. They will be accountable for creating and documenting analyses of clinical data while adhering to study protocols, analysis plans and GSK / industry standards. Associate programmers will be encouraged to participate in capabilities and non-project initiatives, present at internal programming forums, and learn new programming languages.
In this role you will
- Completes programming activities under supervision
- Reads and understands specifications to implement them in code
- Understands the role of a programmer and perform required activities
- Understands and applies a basic knowledge of GSK and industry standards
- Follows technical / procedural documentation
- Identifies and begins to interpret problems in processes/results and communicates them to supervisor/manager
- Solves parts of discreet problems (with supervision)
- Working knowledge of all applicable policies and procedures
- Executes assigned tasks with high quality, integrity and attention to detail
- Performs Quality Control (QC) of own work
- Working knowledge of Good Practice (GxP), International Council for Harmonization (ICH) requirements, internal processes and external regulations that govern drug development (where applicable)
- Completes any post audit/inspection activities within the required timeline
- Executes tasks with supervision for CRO Oversight
- Keeps manager/supervisor informed of progress and activities; escalates issues as appropriate
- Presents concise summaries of own activities in group settings
- Prepares brief oral or written summaries of assigned work with interpretation
- Works effectively and collaboratively within own team
- Demonstrates ability to learn from others
- Takes responsibility for timely completion of all assigned development task
Closing Date for Applications: until filled
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Why you?
Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- A BSC, BA or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related subject
- Experience or knowledge with using one or more programming languages, such as R, Python, Spotfire, S-Plus, and/or SAS
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- MSc or PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related subject preferred
- Statistical programming and/or related experience in clinical R&D is preferred but not a key factor during candidate selection process.
- Ability to understand and follow technical and procedural documentations and SOPs
- Understanding of the end-to-end clinical trial process
- Understanding of other SAS products, such as SAS/GRAPH, SAS Output Delivery System
- Understanding of SAS macro debugging and development
- Knowledge of data standards governing clinical data programming and reporting
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.
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