Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for a Sr Programmer Analyst to act as the subject matter expert for the daily configuration and maintenance of our Pharmacovigilance (PV) Safety database, Oracle Argus. You will provide technical solutions, support system implementation and testing, and administer systems to support the PV Safety group, enabling our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with PV business users to understand requirements and recommend solutions.
- Create custom and ad-hoc reports from the PV Safety database using built-in tools, OBIEE, or SQL.
- Develop and validate aggregate safety reports.
- Troubleshoot and address end user queries related to the Safety database.
- Support routine dictionary upgrades.
- Liaise with the PV Safety database vendor for system upgrades, enhancements, issue resolutions, and on-going projects.
- Assist in the development of SOPs for the PV Safety database.
- Assist with internal and external audits of the PV Safety database.
- Manage changes to the PV Safety database under change control policy, including configuration changes and system upgrades.
- Create new tenants within the PV Safety database.
- Develop distribution rule configurations within the PV Safety database.
- Lead data migration and validation projects including creation of Data Migration Plans, Design Specifications and Summary Reports.
- Interact with project team or client and seek feedback on deliverables.
- Provide programming support to project teams and clients for safety data review, ad-hoc reports and other activities.
- Lead project initiatives as needed, ensuring desired outcome is achieved on time and in scope.
- Review and make recommendations for process development and improvement.
- Manage assignment to meet timelines and deliver high quality work.
- Estimate effort to assist in bidding activities or cost construction.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
- Previous experience comparable to 5+ years.
- System administration experience in Oracle Argus including current knowledge of safety system configuration, database structure, mappings requirements and transformation rules.
- Strong experience generating reports.
- Strong SQL programming skills.
- Demonstrable record in safety data migrations.
- Knowledge of relational database structure and experience working with complex data systems.
- Proficient in one or more programming languages.
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to independently and effectively organize and manage multiple assignments with challenging timelines.
- Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative and motivation.
- Ability to mentor and direct the work of junior staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget.
Technical Stack
- Oracle Argus
- OBIEE
- SQL
Team & Environment
You will work within the Pharmacovigilance Safety group.
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
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.
