Our team of colleagues in clinical research services are at the forefront of getting cures to market. We bring a high caliber of scientific and clinical expertise to the development of drugs that address the world’s most challenging health concerns. Our Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD® clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO).
Thermo Fisher CDSD has an exciting opportunity within our Business Insights group. We are looking for a Senior Programmer Analyst to join our team .
In this role you will be responsible for your own technical projects and execute advanced analytics modelling and visualization development based on exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets through application of programming, data modelling, simulation, machine learning and/or advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, spot opportunities, and generate valuable predictive business insights in support of innovative business decisions.
Essential Functions
Lead Technical Projects
Generates and tests hypotheses and analyzes and interprets the results.
Navigates large, complex datasets for data mining, profiling, and curation, as well as identifies related data that is fundamental to successfully applying predictive techniques.
Designs, develops and programs methods, processes, and software programs to consolidate, cleanse, and analyze unstructured, diverse data sources to recognize patterns, spot opportunities, and generate actionable business insights and solutions.
Designs, develops, and evaluates predictive models and algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data to support business process improvements and solve business challenges.
Identifies meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources in support of continuous improvement efforts and business process upgrades through exploratory data analysis.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification, and proven ability that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experienced in taking responsibility for and leading technical projects.
Data proficient - likes to use data to make decisions
Technically intuitive – likes learning new technology tools and able to do so quickly
Thorough knowledge in a range of technologies including one or more of the following: Snowflake, SQL, Spotfire, Microsoft Power Platform (e.g. Power Apps, Power BI), Tableau, Shiny, Python and/or R
User-focused - Keeps user needs in mind. Thoughtful about what’s intuitive for others, what’s not and why
Attention to detail
Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary project team
Excellent problem solving and innovative skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to effectively organize multiple assignments with challenging timelines
Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others
Understanding of relational data base and experience working with complex data systems
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Clinical trial experience
Ability to train, mentor and supervise others
Diversity Statement
PPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
EEO & Affirmative Action Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
