Hybrid Clinical Programming Lead Principal Analyst

GlaxoSmithKline; Upper Providence (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Pension plan

Shares and savings programme

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Principal Programmer Analyst to join the Clinical Programming team. You will lead study delivery in an agile, squad-based environment and mentor junior programmers while collaborating with clinical, statistical, and operational partners to bridge scientific and technical requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, quality control, and regulatory interactions, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation including an annual bonus and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience leading programming activities for complex analyses.
• Strong governance, quality control, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Mentors junior programmers and leads cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory bodies (EMA/FDA) and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead programming activities for one or more studies and ensure development, maintenance, and validation of complex analysis packages.
• Foster quality assurance by ensuring programming activities adhere to standards such as Good Programming Practices and CDISC.
• Mentor junior programmers and provide guidance on technical tasks and best practices.
• Lead programming support for regulatory interactions (e.g., EMA, FDA).
• Identify gaps and implement innovative solutions aligned with standards and best practices.
• Establish and uphold governance frameworks, identify risks early and devise mitigation plans.

Skills

Agile Leadership

Agile Methodology

Clinical Development

Data Engineering

Data Science

Influencing Without Authority

Learning Agility

Problem Solving

Statistical Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Tools

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Job description

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Principal Programmer Analyst to join the Clinical Programming team. You will lead study delivery in an agile, squad-based environment and mentor junior programmers while collaborating with clinical, statistical, and operational partners to bridge scientific and technical requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, quality control, and regulatory interactions, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation including an annual bonus and healthcare benefits.