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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your role:

As the Head of Data Programming and Global Development Operations (GDO) Site Head – India (Associate Director), you will have an exciting dual role that combines the best of both worlds.

In your role as Head of Data Programming, you will be part of the Data Monitoring, Management, and Innovation (DMMI) department. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of clinical data programmers who work with advanced technical solutions such as SAS, R and other relevant applications. You will manage/plan workload, set the team´s strategy and priorities and mentor staff effectively. In this role, you will contribute to global assets across a variety of therapeutic areas, shaping strategic decisions in clinical data programming and enabling the organization in activities like (medical) data review, safety surveillance and central data monitoring. You will also be leading the Data Review Visualization and Reporting Governance.

In your role as the GDO Site Head – India, you will be representing GDO leadership in the R&D organization in India. That means that, although other functions will not report into you, you will be enabling the other GDO functions for all matter related to their team´s roles in India.

That encompasses but is not limited to:

1) setting operational priorities and planning operational direction for the GDO India team in alignment with GDO functional leadership and planned key milestones and priorities;

2) be accountable for maintaining key performance indicators and metrics in collaboration with GDO key functions and team members;

3) provide leadership, direction and operational oversight for staff to ensure timely delivery and quality of assigned activities;

4) support GDO functional managers in resource management, planning and forecasting, and contribute to achieving functional objectives and company’s strategic objectives;

5) representing GDO India at national and/or international forums as appropriate.

And finally, you will be an active member of the DMMI extended leadership team as well as the R&D India leadership team.

Who are you?

BSc or MSc (in a numerate discipline preferably in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science) or, alternatively a BSc or MSc, in a Lifesciences, Medical or PharmD supported by on-the-job training/certification in data programming or equivalent

Proven track record of success in statistical/data programming role, data management or equivlant roles at the global level in clinical development at a pharmaceutical/biotech company, or at a CRO, equivalent to a minimum of 10 years directly relevant experience. Experience in an international environment with deliverables that were global, is a must.

Proven success as a people manager for 5+ years, including managing a team of statistical or data programmers.

Advanced skills in SAS and/or R. Experience Python or other programming languages are a plus.

Full familiarity of CDISC SDTM standards are a must

Strong understanding of systems, processes and interfaces related to clinical development programs

Demonstrated ability to manage assets effectively, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes

Ability to provide solutions for complex programming challenges and evaluate alternatives to identify optimal solutions.

Having participated and succesfully led task forces or initiatives within and outside of the function, ideally at the global level

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!