Senior EDC Database Developer

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

The Senior EDC Database Developer is a role considered essential to the sustainability and success of the BMS R&D pipeline. This role reports to the Associate Director – EDC Database Development Line Manager within the Global Data Management and Centralized Monitoring (GDMCM) function of Global Development Operations (GDO).

This is a full-time, office-based position located in Central New Jersey, USA.

Responsibilities Include

Building, maintaining and deploying study databases to collect clinical trial data, including configuring custom integrations.

Managing work assignments to ensure timely delivery of study databases.

Working with Data Management to develop appropriate timelines for development and deployment of study databases.

Identifying and resolving issues which may negatively impact delivery of study databases. Escalating issues to leadership as needed.

Following procedural documents and participating in reviewing and updating documents to make sure they are reflective of industry standards and easily followed.

Contributing to the development and application of smart systems and optimal approaches to support the collection of data.

Actively participating in and/or leading continuous improvement activities, defining and implementing the changes required to create an industry-leading electronic data capture capability.

Liaising with and reviewing work delivered by external partners (e.g. Function Service Providers, CROs, technology providers, etc.) performing database development services on behalf of BMS.

Developing strong and productive working relationships with key stakeholders throughout GDMCM, GDO, and BMS with the ability to think strategically across a broad portfolio and effectively express his/her views to senior management.

Representing the Company in interactions with key external partners as part of any committee or industry group relating to database development.

Some Senior Database Developers may also be responsible for mentoring/managing Functional Service Providers - Reviewing deliverables and timelines and holding staff to high quality performance and delivery.

Experience and Expertise Required

Bachelor’s degree required with an advanced degree preferred. At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.

Strong project management skills: Project management certification (e.g. PMP) is desirable.

At least 5 years of database development experience in Rave.

Strong knowledge of clinical study design.

Experience with CDISC standards including CDASH and SDTM is desirable.

Global clinical trial expertise and a successful track record of leading through influence, working across complex, global organizational matrices. Immuno-Oncology therapeutic experience is highly desirable.

Good understanding of the drug development process with proven expertise in clinical trial execution and data acquisition in a global arena.

Strong knowledge of industry leading eCRF tools (e.g. Medidata Rave, Oracle, etc.) and well versed in industry trends and emerging technologies supporting data collection.

Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines.

Technical expertise, technical writing ability, and proficiency in Systems Development LifeCycle (SDLC) principles.

An understanding of database and dictionary structures (e.g. MedDRA, WHODrug).

Demonstrated partnership across various collaborative forums, CROs, SMOs and/or local site networks.

Diverse and sufficient technical expertise to be a credible interface to all global development and business partners (medical, development, commercial, regulatory & quality etc.).

Influential leadership and communication capabilities with a proven ability to engage, manage, develop and inspire a geographically diverse team.

Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com