Information Technology Engineer – Clinical Trial Data Management

Job Description

We are looking for an Information Technology Engineer to help us develop solutions that improve the way we run our clinical trials. For our patients, our partners, and our employees. You have a strong background in software engineering, are intellectually curious and a self-starter. 

As an Information Technology Engineer, you will play a key role within the team. You will be working closely with our technical leads, other software engineers, product managers and solution architects, both within and across teams. 

You will join our Clinical Trial Data Management Product Line that focuses on technology and process simplification and innovation to: 

• Improve the clinical trial experience for our patients.
• Improve efficiency of study start up by reducing the time from study initiation to first site ready.
• Remove obstacles and enable our business users to focus on what matters.

Your responsibilities:

• Own the key software engineering deliverables. Code, tests and documentation.
• Communicate clearly with all stakeholders to remove obstacles and tackle challenges that arise in complex technology landscapes.

Our Mission 

Partner with our Research Laboratories to harness the power of technology to reimagine and accelerate how we conduct clinical trials and bring the management of the clinical trial data to the level, where data flow seamlessly from patients to submission readiness. 

Why Join Us? 

Global Impact: Shape the future of the Clinical Trials Information Technology ecosystem at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, directly impacting the delivery of transformative medicines to patients worldwide. 

Innovation and Technology-Driven Solutions: Work with innovative IT technologies and platforms, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare. 

Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Collaborate with a diverse and inclusive team of multidisciplinary professionals, engaging in continuous learning and driving continuous improvement. 

Your Experience and Skills: 

• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience
• 1-2 years relevant work experience in technology including areas such as cloud deployment & integration, data engineering
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Strong software engineering and programming background in Python and other programming languages
• Understanding of DevOps processes and related tools including, but not limited to Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, GitHub, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and release management techniques
• Experience in test automation frameworks, e.g., Robot Framework, Selenium, etc.
• Ability to produce high quality technical documentation
• Experience with software performance optimization
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Desired Experience and Skills: 

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of the Clinical Trials domain from the data collection and management perspective
• Experience with GxP validations, System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) or working with SaaS and COTS vendors.

What we offer: 

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral program
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Agile Methodology, Appian (Platform), Appian BPM, Appian Process Automation, Data Engineering, Data Management, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Python (Programming Language), Robot Framework, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/31/2024

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