Analytics Developer

University of Southern California; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Southern California (Keck School of Medicine - ATRI) in San Diego seeks an Analytics Developer to advance study databases, analytics, and AI-assisted data workflows for Alzheimer’s trial data. You will collaborate across teams to develop reports, dashboards, and data-quality controls, ensuring compliant and efficient data analysis.

The role emphasizes R/Python programming, data visualization, and validated AI-enabled development within a regulated research setting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative or natural sciences with training in R or another statistical language.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in data management, statistical analysis, or statistical software such as R.
• Experience in a regulated industry or academia is a plus.
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as RStudio, R Shiny, Tableau, and Spotfire.
• Experience with development environments such as Positron and RStudio.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude for programming and data workflows in regulated environments.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with data managers and developers on the scripting, design, testing, and implementation of study databases based on data management and protocol needs.
• Creates, troubleshoots, and updates programs that support the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for analyzing and reporting clinical data.
• Uses AI tools such as Claude to speed up code development, debugging, refactoring, testing, and documentation.
• Makes sure all AI-assisted work is reviewed, validated, and compliant with internal quality standards and institutional data privacy and security policies.
• Develops progress and custom reports that help study teams meet timelines and quality expectations.
• Designs and builds dashboards and analytics content to support clinical trial monitoring.
• Performs quality control on programs and other study documents, such as reports and specifications.
• Maintains complete and auditable documentation of all programming activities, including the use of AI-assisted tools.
• Participates in User Acceptance Testing and validation activities.
• Reviews eCRFs, edit check specifications, Advanced Quality Checks, Post-Entry Checks, and Post-Save Functions.
• Defines data review requirements and processes to ensure the highest quality of data and the analyses based on it.
• Reviews output across R and Python programs to ensure consistency.
• Develops report specifications and scripts, and tests and documents global R and Python utility programs and tools according to standards and validation procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI tools and automation to improve efficiency, data quality, and team workflows.
• Helps develop and maintain departmental procedures and standards, including guidelines for the responsible use of AI tools.
• Works effectively with cross-functional groups, study teams, and vendors to develop reports and improve clinical trial monitoring.
• Performs other duties as directed by department leadership.

Conocimientos

Data management

Statistical analysis

R programming

Python programming

Educación

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or natural sciences

Combined experience/education substitution

Herramientas

GitHub

Relational databases

R

Python

Pandas

Tableau

R Shiny

Descripción del empleo

Analytics Developer

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert group of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new diagnostics and therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) through innovative clinical studies. Throughout our Institute the study teams are highly collaborative and are comprised of the lead scientist, ATRI faculty, biostatisticians, data managers, project managers, regulatory, system developers, and industry partners. The Analytics Developer is a data-driven position. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in clinical trials at a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or academic clinical research institute: as well as a good understanding of databases and report development.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborates with data managers and developers on the scripting, design, testing, and implementation of study databases based on data management and protocol needs. Creates, troubleshoots, and updates programs that support the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for analyzing and reporting clinical data. Uses AI tools such as Claude to speed up code development, debugging, refactoring, testing, and documentation. Makes sure all AI-assisted work is reviewed, validated, and compliant with internal quality standards and institutional data privacy and security policies. Develops progress and custom reports that help study teams meet timelines and quality expectations. Designs and builds dashboards and analytics content to support clinical trial monitoring. Performs quality control on programs and other study documents, such as reports and specifications. Maintains complete and auditable documentation of all programming activities, including the use of AI-assisted tools. Participates in User Acceptance Testing and validation activities. Reviews eCRFs, edit check specifications, Advanced Quality Checks, Post-Entry Checks, and Post-Save Functions. Defines data review requirements and processes to ensure the highest quality of data and the analyses based on it. Reviews output across R and Python programs to ensure consistency. Develops report specifications and scripts, and tests and documents global R and Python utility programs and tools according to standards and validation procedures. Identifies opportunities to apply AI tools and automation to improve efficiency, data quality, and team workflows. Helps develop and maintain departmental procedures and standards, including guidelines for the responsible use of AI tools. Works effectively with cross-functional groups, study teams, and vendors to develop reports and improve clinical trial monitoring. Performs other duties as directed by department leadership.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or natural sciences field with training in R or another statistical programming language. At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in data management, statistical analysis, or statistical software such as R. Experience in a regulated industry or academia is a plus. Knowledge of visualization tools such as RStudio, R Shiny, Tableau, and Spotfire. Experience with development environments such as Positron and RStudio. Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude for programming, documentation, or data workflows, and an understanding of their responsible use in a regulated environment.

Tools:

GitHub, relational databases, R, Python, Pandas, Jira, Confluence, and APIs (preferred).

Work Location

This position requires regular on-site presence at ATRI in San Diego at least three days per week. Candidates should apply with the expectation that this is an ongoing requirement of the position. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are.

The hourly rate range for this position is $45.10 - $59.33.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Requirements

Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience

1 year

Additional Experience Requirements

Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

Minimum Skills

Sound knowledge of programming and documentation procedures, programming methods, program flow charts and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience

3 years

USC is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

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USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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