Principal Programmer

Typical Accountabilities
- Manage the process of maintaining database programs and conducting research within a specialized area of programming, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and stakeholder requirements.
- Establish robust quality control measures to ensure database accuracy, completeness, and validity, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve these objectives.
- Provide expert technical support to AstraZeneca clients on a regional scale, with occasional global responsibilities, by addressing complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
- Develop and lead collaborative, multi-skilled teams from various scientific disciplines, including project management, to enhance the efficiency and quality of deliverables.
- Lead or oversee initiatives aimed at improving data interpretation quality, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing cost and time efficiency across projects.
- Ensure all work complies with AstraZeneca standards and external regulatory requirements, thereby minimizing risks of non-compliance.
- Provide effective leadership of the Programming function by maintaining high-quality database standards and promoting best practices within the team.
- Represent AstraZeneca and the Programming function at external events, such as conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, to strengthen the organization’s industry presence.
- Network with internal and external colleagues and experts, offering consultancy in your specialized area and sharing expertise to enhance team competence and project outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills
Essential: Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline; extensive programming experience in pharmaceutical or clinical settings; comprehensive knowledge of databases and regulatory requirements; exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Desirable: Advanced degree in a computer-related discipline; recognized expert within the business and industry; comprehensive knowledge of current technical and regulatory standards.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions
Internal: Senior Management within Programming; Compliance Team; Members of Development of function.
External: External service providers and regulatory bodies.

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.