Sr Database Management Specialist

Job Overview

Provide technical assistance as part of a team to develop and maintain clinical systems that meet internal and external clients' needs. Assist with the development of third-party vendor data for local and central labs. Provide leadership to the Clinical Data Programming department in technical expertise. Provide internal consulting services, including specifications and user needs analysis for complex project or client requirements. Assist with the development of databases for local, regional, or transnational use.

Essential Functions

• Create diversified vendor specifications for third-party vendor data transfer.
• Plan and coordinate database design, development, implementation, maintenance, and user support of clinical systems.
• Program, test, and document databases for third-party vendor data acquisition in accordance with programming standards and validation procedures.
• Program database manipulation and transfers of data for internal and external clients.
• Understand and comply with core operating procedures and working instructions.
• Meet objectives as assigned and interact with the project team to organize timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain good communications and working relationships with CDM teams and clients.
• May assist IT in developing and implementing new technologies.
• May assist IT in testing and evaluating new upgrades to technologies.
• Provide technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients.
• Program, test, and document databases in accordance with programming standards and validation procedures.
• Understand/create diversified vendor specifications for third-party vendor data transfer.
• Program database manipulation and transfers of data for internal and external clients.
• May assist in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and working instructions.
• Meet objectives as assigned and interact with the project team to organize timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain good communications and working relationships with teams and external clients.
• May interact with corporate team and CDM team members to negotiate timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• May serve as Lead Programmer on the corporate team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Life Science or related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in lieu of degree required.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of a relational database, electronic data capture, and/or other relevant data management technologies.
• Good knowledge of SAS/SQL/Python tools.

Professional Skills

• Good conceptual, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

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IQVIA is proud to be 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $84,600.00 - $211,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.