Why IQVIA

This role will be dedicated to one of IQVIA’s largest clients through a Functional Service Provider (FSP) type partnership. This means you get all the benefits of working for an industry leading global CRO while operating within a sponsor environment and utilizing sponsor systems. These sponsor clients include world class pharmaceutical and biotech companies offering you a unique opportunity to work on a team where your role is both challenging and rewarding, while working alongside colleagues who are passionate about influencing the future of medicine and advancing therapies. With IQVIA's FSP business unit, you become a core part of a dynamic team dedicated to reshaping the future of healthcare.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Leads a team of Programmers within Clinical Data Integration and Standards.

Drives the development of programming standards to enable automated and controlled data flows and quality controlled datasets creation. Ensures access and version controlled filing of clinical data as well as archiving. Collaborates in the generation of an eCRF global library to ensure that collected data can be adequately mapped into standard datasets.

Develops and implements a process for data integrations between systems utilized to support clinical studies.

Leads and supports projects to implement the agreed Clinical Data Standards within Clinical Development. Oversees the management of the respective standards in the metadata repository of the Clinical Data Warehouse.

Establishes the framework to ensure quality and accuracy – thus submission readiness – of clinical data as required by authorities (eg, SDTM, ADaM, define.xml).

Develops and maintains departmental and cross functional Standard Operating Procedures and related QMS documents.

Develops and conducts presentations and workshops to inform and educate stakeholders within Clinical Development on Clinical Data Standards Programming related topics. Develops networks with external parties (key experts, contract research organizations) as pertains to Clinical Standards.

Provides guidance on management of data storage and retrieval processes in a format that allows pooled analyses and exploration of legacy data. Collaborates with Global Biostatistics in the filing of datasets and related files for studies and submissions.

Ensures provision of SAS programming to provide ready to analyze datasets in support of Biostatistics with clinical data analyses as required, including but not limited to quality oversight and consistency of clinical data, support of ongoing clinical trial evaluation, analyses for publications and regulatory submissions, health economic evaluations, explorative data analyses for planning of new trials.

Experience

Has considerable experience in clinical data management and/or statistical programming, within the CRO/pharmaceutical environment.

Must have a comprehensive understanding of data management and/or statistical programming processes and standards as well as current regulatory requirements for data management and data standards for submission.

Has knowledge of at least one widely used Clinical Data Management or Clinical Data Warehouse system.

Knowledge in statistical programming using SAS.

Advanced knowledge in CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM, ADaM) and experience in the implementation.

Proven ability to work effectively both independently or in a team setting, and to meet set goals by managing timelines.

Experience in working in cross-functional, multi-cultural and international clinical trial teams.

Competencies

Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Strong interpersonal and effective leadership skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize individual and team workloads

Ability to work successfully in a matrix organizational structure.

Is able to identify and engage internal and external expertise as needed

Proven networking skills and ability to share knowledge and experience amongst colleagues.

Fluent in English, oral and in writing.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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