Data Curator - 3 Month Contract

Do you have expertise in and passion for data analytics? Would you like to apply your expertise to help patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

What you’ll do:

As a member of Late Phase Data Management Department, this role analyzes clinical data and metadata to identify patterns and trends in the data that will be used to improve data collection quality and reviewing and cleaning of clinical trial data under the supervision of Principal Data Curator. This role will crunch both operational and clinical data to bring insights to the Data Management Team using various blends of analytical, data science and data development skills to assess data curator project objectives, understand the data and system landscape, then use this information to design, generate and verify outputs.

• Be familiar with data formatting, wrangling, transformation and working ‘smart’ with existing data to achieve results rapidly

• Support teams on how best to utilize data in order to reduce redundancies in data collection

• Use technical, creative problem-solving and all-round good development practice skills to help achieve successful outcomes

• Support design data preparation workflows and define outputs (e.g., proposed data models and modes of access) and success criteria for projects

• Perform data wrangling, cleaning, combining, transformation, cross-linkage etc. to achieve new datasets and data assemblies that enable specific data-scientific research workflows to be conducted to a high-quality standard and in an accelerated manner.

• Perform data verification and UAT

• Identify patterns in the analyses across studies and using those patterns to support decision making

• Support data management team decision-making in clinical processes by identifying, extracting and presenting back meaningful facts and data via internal and external information sources

• Use techniques such as: text mining, data visualization to extract key relevant information proactively enabling data management decisions

• Maintains a commitment to the values and mission of AstraZeneca

• Collect and report Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and SOPs

Essentials for the role:

• Pursuing a Computer Science/Data Analytics degree or equivalent background; able to work for 3-8 months to complete this contract

• Candidates with data science background (e.g. Python, Power BI, SAS, SQL, Tableu etc.)

• Experience or knowledge in data analysis profiling, investigating, interpreting and detailing data requirements, e.g. data modelling techniques and hands on modelling experience; equally comfortable building dashboards and reports, and doing deep-dive analysis

• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask; can set priorities and follow a timeline

• Great attention to detail and excellent communications skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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WHY JOIN US?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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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.