Sr. Data Engineer

Job Description

• Responsible for creating and maintaining macros and programs used to create statistical programming deliverables, including SDTM.
• Integrate new data standard releases with clinical study level SDTM deliverables to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop programs and utilities using various tools and languages to support integration.
• Maintain existing and develop new metadata tools to integrate across the systems in the study data flow and enable automation of SDTM including supporting overall Biogen efforts in streamlining data flow and data review.
• Create and maintain programs to support and enhance under-represented population in Biogen’s clinical trials.
• Create and develop Dashboard for overall utilization and workload of functional service providers for better assessment and redistribution of tasks and ownership.
• Develop, project manage and maintain SharePoint site for functional group.
• Work on complex algorithms and coding to integrate all SDTM specifications and database specifications.
• Build governance database to create a repository of all governance requests such that the governance requests and guidance can be tracked.
• Create and provide training on “R” to SAS programmers.
• Creation and maintain applications for required projects within the Data Visualization and Application Development team.

Telecommuting permitted up to 20%

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Employer will accept a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Information Technology or related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Sr Data Engineer-related occupation. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Sr Data Engineer-related occupation.

Position requires 24 months of experience in the following:

• Working with relevant stakeholders to identify user requirements and working independently to create/optimize solutions.
• Coding skills to support creation of a technical solution that can be deployed to users.
• Demonstrating knowledge of steps involved in the software development lifecycle.
• Interacting with users and converting that feedback into user requirements.
• Demonstrating proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Writing technical documents that support the software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrating ability to verbally explain technical software concepts.
• Demonstrating high attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Demonstrating good documentation practices.
• Demonstrating knowledge of good coding practice and QC/QA experience within the software development process.
• Independently managing projects and move them to completion.
• Demonstrating project management skills in a data/software environment.
• Managing timelines for multiple concurrent data/software projects.
• Understanding of data models and applying them to existing data.
• Applying data models to real data.
• Designing processes and systems that manage a data lifecycle.  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

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