Clinical Data Engineer I, South Africa

Picture Yourself At Parexel:

The Clinical Data Engineer 1 works with close supervision to support various activities related to electronic data, and/or the application of computer and communication technologies. General areas of responsibility also include aggregating applicable data from all sources and devices, managing external data, programming offline listings, trend analysis, data review, data transfers.

What You'll Do At Parexel:

Manage Projects &Technology

• Programming and setup of Import procedures to allow the ingestion of data either using SAS or alternative technology (e.g., “Workbench”)

• Programming of reconciliation checks to ensure appropriate transfer of data.

• Programming of offline listings and custom reports to allow better insights to all external data.

• Aggrege data across all sources.

• Handling Missing Values, reading raw data files, creating data structures, handling programming errors, accessing, and managing data, appending, and concatenating SAS datasets.

Documentation

• Maintain all supporting documentation for studies in accordance with SOPs/Guidelines/Work Instructions to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance. This includes the documentation of any deviations and dissemination of these to the rest of the project teams.

Ideal candidate will possess:

• University degree in a relevant discipline.

• Fluent English.

• Basic experience in at least one of the following: SQL, SAS, R and any Data Management workbench.

• Knowledge of SOPs/Guidelines/Work Instructions/System Life Cycle methodologies, ICHGCP and any other applicable local and international regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11 and proven practical application.

• Experience in clinical research industry (preferably Data Management or Statistical Programming) or similar field is required.

• Strong ability to collaborate with global teams and work independently.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills using concise phrasing tailored for the audience with a diplomatic approach.

• Demonstrate ability to learn new systems and function in an evolving technical environment.

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning; ability to adjust rapidly to changing environments.

• Customer focus to interact professionally and respectfully within Parexel and all external colleagues to build rapport and trust.

A little about us:

Highly qualified and dynamic team. Multinational working environment. Smooth induction training and mentoring program.  We offer competitive financial packages, training, and development. Expect exciting professional challenges but with a healthy work/life balance. We value your welfare just as highly as that of our patients.

Parexel has a fully flexible work arrangement - you can be fully home based. But if you live close to our office and you want to use it, you are always welcome, and we will keep the desk ready for you!