Manager, CDM Programming

This is a manager role in clinical data management programming, working remotely on a second shift schedule. The job is posted by Lifelancer, a hiring platform for life sciences, pharma and IT, and the employer named in the listing is Thermo Fisher Scientific. It suits someone with a data programming background who has already led people and wants to run the day-to-day work of a team.

What you will do

You manage the daily operations of the team, including the workload and resources of your direct reports. You track project timelines, budgets and resource needs, and make sure all project requirements are delivered. You act as a main point of contact for clients and provide technical leadership across departmental processes and projects. You also spot where tools or processes need improving and take part in developing them.

Your management duties cover interviewing and selection, writing job descriptions, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling and separations. You approve salary administration, hiring, corrective action and terminations, and you review and approve time records, expense reports, leave requests and overtime.

On the technical side, you may lead or carry out the design, building and testing of project databases and edit checks, the defining and importing of data into the system, and the defining, creating and testing of listings for data review. You may also do programming work in line with project requirements. You contribute to building and validating reporting tools, standard applications and improved processes, and work with IT to troubleshoot, report and resolve system issues. You represent the department to other divisions, help with bidding and business development when needed, and take part in developing processes, procedures and training for the group.

What they are looking for

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus a relevant formal academic or vocational qualification
• Experience comparable to 7+ years that gives you the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the job
• 2+ years of leadership responsibility
• Strong written, verbal and computer skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team and across functions, with a positive attitude, enthusiasm for the work, and the ability to mentor others
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple assignments with challenging or conflicting deadlines
• Ability to negotiate schedule changes in response to project demands
• Advanced knowledge of relational database systems (RDBMS) and structure
• Advanced knowledge of programming tools SAS, SQL, Crystal Reports and JReview
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to gain, keep and apply a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs
• Demonstrated ability to recommend process development and improvement
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve technical problems
• Awareness of project budget creation, including modifying budgets for project updates
• Delivery and quality driven

The listing notes that the manager role carries a significantly larger management scope, such as global or regional responsibilities or multiple departments, or mastery of manager skills shown through consistent, multi-year performance. In some cases the person may be responsible for a functional area without having subordinate supervisors or employees.

Schedule, environment and travel

The schedule is second shift, afternoons. Work is done in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment, and you must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards. There are occasional drives to site locations and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

About the company

The listing says that joining Thermo Fisher Scientific means becoming part of a global team that values passion, innovation and a commitment to scientific excellence, with collaboration and development as part of everyday work.

How to apply

The employer asks that you apply through the Lifelancer platform, which connects you to the application page and to similar roles. The listing was originally posted on Himalayas.