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Principal Programmer Analyst
Principal Programmer Analyst-April 2024
Flexible / Remote
Apr 17, 2026
ABOUT THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
As the world’s leader in serving science, at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers.
10,000+ employees
Biotechnology, Manufacturing
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About Principal Programmer Analyst

  Job Description

  Thermo Fisher CDSD has an exciting opportunity within our Business Insights group. We are looking for a Principal Programmer Analyst to join our team and can be based anywhere in EMEA.

  In this role you will work directly with stakeholders to ascertain their needs 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, identify opportunities, and generate valuable predictive business insights in support of innovative business decisions.

  Essential Functions

  • Experienced in working directly with non-technical stakeholders and leading technical projects.

  • The successful candidate will need to be data proficient - likes to use data to make decisions as well as technically intuitive and enjoy learning new technology.

  • User-focused - Keeps user needs in mind. Thoughtful about what's intuitive for others, what's not and why.

  • Thorough knowledge in a range of technologies including one or more of the following: Spotfire, Snowflake, SQL, Microsoft Power Platform (e.g. Power Apps, Power BI), Tableau, Shiny, Python, and/or R.

  • Knowledge of Data Science and Data Engineering techniques an advantage, e.g. Machine Learning

  • 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.

  • Understanding of relational database and experience working with complex data systems.

  • Designs, develops and programs methods, processes, and software programs to consolidate, cleanse, and analyze unstructured, diverse data sources to recognize patterns, identify 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 at least 5 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements.

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • 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: Spotfire, Snowflake, SQL, 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

  • Experience demonstrating a strong 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

  Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

  Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

  Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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