R Programmer

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Competitive PTO packages

Structured career paths with growth

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is expanding its Clinical Informatics team in the UK. We seek qualified individuals to support data analytics, visualization, and accessible data products, collaborating with Clinical Operation teams and software engineers.

You will evaluate data needs, build Shiny apps, contribute to R package development, and help design dashboards with PowerBI/Tableau/Spotfire. A programming assessment will be included in interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in informatics or related field.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects on a sprint schedule.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Programming experience in R.
• Work experience with clinical data.
• Experience building dashboards (PowerBI/Tableau/Spotfire) or web apps (Shiny/Streamlit).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data needs for assigned projects and advise on strategic approach for study design.
• Collaborate with operational and medical leads to create innovative data products (primarily Shiny apps).
• Contribute to internal R package development for cross-department programming.
• Interact with relational data for query, wrangling, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop algorithms to describe, classify, and predict clinical trial outcomes.
• Support departmental process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Sprint planning

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in informatics or related field

Tools

Shiny

Streamlit

PowerBI

Tableau

Spotfire

Job description

Job Summary :

the company is expanding a new Clinical Informatics team and is looking for qualified individuals to support this initiative. Our programmers work directly with Clinical Operation teams to identify needs and establish solutions spanning data analytics, visualization, and accessibility. Programmers will be trained to evaluate study protocols and work collaboratively with Clinical Trial Managers to develop and validate data products that increase operational efficiency. Programmers will support both custom- and enterprise-wide solutions as they work hand-in-hand with our software engineering teams.

Responsibilities :

• Evaluate data needs for assigned projects and make recommendations on strategic approach specific to the study design;
• Work alongside operational and medical leads to contribute innovative data products (primarily Shiny applications);
• Contribute to internal R package development for efficient cross-departmental programming practices;
• Interact with relational data at both study- and enterprise-level inclusive of actions for query, wrangling, analysis, and reporting;
• Innovate algorithms to describe, classify, and predict operational outcomes of clinical trials; and
• Support departmental process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s in informatics, computer science/engineering, biomedical engineering, health information, statistics, or related field;
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects on a sprint schedule;
• Excellent verbal communication skills;
• Programming experience in R;
• Work experience with clinical data;
• Experience building web applications is preferred (with either Shiny or Streamlit); and
• Experience building dashboards is preferred (with either PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire).

Additional Considerations

We are hiring all levels of experience. Degree level, work experience, interview performance, and programming proficiency will be considered. For candidates who progress to the interview stage, a programming assessment will be conducted, details will be shared with candidates during scheduling confirmation. Prior to the interview stage, a programming assessment will be conducted, details will be shared with candidates during scheduling confirmation.

the company Overview :

the company is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why the company?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

the company Perks

• Click here to preview the London office
• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

* Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A the company team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.