Data Science Specialist

HiRO - Harvest Integrated Research Organization; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global CRO, HiRO, is seeking a Data Science Specialist in Penang. This entry-level role involves providing data management and programming services, aiding in clinical trials. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 years of experience in clinical trials or similar function.
• Ability to act independently and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic data review and quality control procedures.
• Write and resolve data clarifications with guidance.
• Program and document databases under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Ability to exercise initiative

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor or Above in Pharmacy, medical, nursing, life sciences, statistics, or computer science

Job description

Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO) is a globally-oriented, innovative boutique CRO dedicated to elevating cross-border clinical trial pathways. As an emerging global CRO, HiRO collaborates closely with biotech and pharmaceutical companies, aiming to efficiently bridge the gap between laboratory research and market commercialization. Our Team Members are curious and determined, always looking to transform challenges into opportunities. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge and capital-efficient solutions, ultimately benefiting patients worldwide.

Job Title: Data Science Specialist

Location: Menara Boustead，Penang，Malaysia

Job Overview：

Serve in entry-level capacity on a Clinical Data Management and Clinical Data Programming team to provide efficient, quality data management and programming services that meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 years of experience including clinical trials experience in a function similar to DM or Programming. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent organizational, communication and computer skills required.

• Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail.

• Aptitude for mathematical calculations

• Ability to act independently and with initiative required to resolving problems.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

Essential Functions：

• Conduct basic data review.

• Write & Resolve data clarifications with guidance from senior staff.

• Conduct basic quality control procedures.

• Plan and coordinate database design, development, implementation, maintenance, and user support of clinical systems with guidance from senior staff.

• Program, test, and document databases in accordance with programming standards and validation procedures with guidance from senior staff.

• Program database manipulation and transfers of data for internal and external clients with guidance from senior staff.

• Perform and plan: (i) the programming, testing, and documentation of programs for use in creating statistical tables and listing summaries, (ii) the programming of analysis databases (derived datasets) and transfers of data for internal and external clients and (iii) the programming of database quality control checks.

• May program the integration of databases from multiple studies or sources, under supervision.

• Develop programming documentation including specifications, as appropriate, under supervision.

• Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and bring project solutions to teams and department, under supervision.

• Develop, implement and validate new process technologies, macros and applications under supervision.

• Understand basic database structures.

• Meet personal project objectives, as assigned by manager.

• Meet objectives as assigned and interact with the project team to organize timelines, responsibilities and deliverables.

• Escalate problems to the attention of the Data Science Project Lead or Manager.

• Understand and comply with core operating procedures and working instructions.

• Understand, provide input to and comply with all applicable sections of Project Plan & Specification.

• Develop and maintain good communications and working relationships with Data Science team.

Language Skills

Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

Chinese-English bilingual

Education Required

Bachelor or Above; Pharmacy, medical, nursing, life sciences, statistics, computer science or related field qualification or educational equivalent