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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Who We Are:

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our digital and tech careers are a unique opportunity to apply your specialized skills and advanced experience in analytics, statistics, data science, programming, product management, information technology and more to drive our Mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. It is truly a career where your work makes a positive impact in our world. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will make an impact inside and outside the company on work that matters. #TechWithPurpose

The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading provider of global CRO solutions to customers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government industries. Our Digital Solutions group is re-designing the clinical research model with purpose-built, CRO-owned technology integrated into every study. Our forward-thinking, AI-enabled solutions accelerate and optimize every phase of the clinical development journey.

Discover Impactful Work

Our Digital team has a new opening for a **Senior Programmer** to configure technology solutions across a broad range of platforms to support clinical research trials, including patient recruitment, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), eSource, eCOA, and eConsent. As a senior-level team member, the Senior Programmer is a subject matter expert within the Digital Operations team and helps coordinate internal project operations to minimize potential risks and ensure client satisfaction.

This is a remote position for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone of the US.

Responsibilities

+ Configure trial-specific solutions across a range of platforms, including patient recruitment, CTMS, eSource, eCOA, and eConsent, among others.

+ Coordinate work across projects to ensure consistency and timely delivery.

+ Partner with cross-functional teams to develop standards and templates for our various technology platforms to streamline and improve the build process.

+ Work with QA testing to identify and address configuration issues and ensure the quality of each project.

+ Assist with the development and maintenance of internal tools for tracking project-specific performance data as needed.

+ Conduct demonstrations for clients, as needed.

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

+ Previous digital programming experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 7 years’ experience).

+ Experience in Clinical Research or Pharmaceutical industry preferred.

+ In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Proven ability to configure recruitment questionnaires or data collection systems for clinical trials (including recruitment technology, CTMS, eSource, eCOA, or eConsent).

+ Solid understanding of the clinical research process and associated challenges.

+ Excellent knowledge of SDLC in a highly regulated industry.

+ Experience using JIRA or other project management platforms.

+ Excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities with ability to apply critical and analytical thinking skills to complex/ambiguous situations.

+ Strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels, including the capability to build strong relationships and a strong industry network.

+ Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

+ Some experience with web development and JavaScript programming is a plus.

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

+ Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

+ Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

+ Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

+ May require minimal as-needed travel (0-20%)

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes drug screening.

Salary Transparency

This is a salaried role that will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Compensation will be initially discussed during the screening period, with actual compensation confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $75,800.00–$113,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

+ A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

+ Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

+ At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

+ Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

+ Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.