Mid-level position responsible for development, infrastructure and support of systems and tools that help maximize efficiency and effectiveness of executing St. Jude Medical Clinical Trials globally.  Assignments may include but are not limited to designing and developing clinical trial databases, developing and supporting technology solutions for clinical trial management, designing data models, conducting code reviews, and maintaining and supporting clinical systems infrastructure. 

Job Duties: List the significant/essential duties, tasks or responsibilities which employees in this position are required to perform.

Develops complex software solutions to streamline management and execution of clinical trials using technologies such as ASP.NET, PL/SQL, BI Dashboard and BI Publisher via Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practicesDevelops Software Requirements and Design SpecificationsBuilds and supports clinical study databases using Oracle Clinical Database Management System based on requirements provided by Clinical Data Analysts utilizing development standardsDevelops error validation functionality to improve user experience and to ensure the integrity of clinical study databasesDevelops custom utilities to streamline Oracle Clinical interfaces to various clinical and non-clinical systems using Oracle PL/SQL and ASP.NETMaintains and supports existing applications through development and architecture of new features and enhancementsMaintains and administers security and access control for the SJM Global Clinical Affairs OrganizationDevelops solutions to streamline software configuration/release management to improve software quality and performanceMaintains and supports infrastructure for all systems and tools supported by Clinical Data Systems, including software installation, configuration and deploymentWorks independently with minimal guidance requiredMay lead establishment and improvement of software development standards and practicesMay mentor other team members on development approaches and new technologiesMay lead architecture and design on larger, more complex projectsMay supervise other team members or lead projectsMay assist leadership with project prioritization and development of clinical technology strategySupport all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignmentsMaintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendorsPerforms other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Qualifications: Describe the minimum education and experience, including knowledge, skills and abilities, required to successfully perform the job.  List any certificates, license, and/or registrations required.

General Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent6-8 years of development experience with ASP.NET6-8 years of database modeling/design experience using SQL 6-8 years of software infrastructure support, including software configuration and release management1-3 years of leading software architecture and design experienceExperience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) phases and Rapid Development FrameworksExperience with software development design patterns and methodologies including OOAD and MVCExperience with HTML5 and JavaScript Libraries such as Knockout, Angular and Kendo UI preferredExperience with Mobile Application Development frameworks such as xCode, Android NDK, Xamarin and PhoneGap preferredA working familiarity with Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and AccessExperience with Unix/Linux (*NIX) platformsBasic Windows Desktop Administration experience such as application installation and troubleshootingWindows Server Administration experience including installation of server roles, log management and troubleshootingKnowledge of Windows Server Security practices in an enterprise environment including computer network authenticating protocols such as KerberosExperience working with active directory in either a development or administrative environmentExperience integrating software with enterprise level systemsExperience mentoring and teaching other team membersExperience building clinical trial databases using Oracle Clinical or equivalent preferredExperience building/customizing Clinical Trial Management Applications preferredBasic understanding of Clinical Trial Management Process preferredBasic understanding of human physiology or any prior involvement with medical field preferredExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferredAbility to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentAbility to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projectsStrong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organizationMultitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely mannerStrong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detailAbility to travel up to 5%