Software Engineering Lead, Clinical Data Management

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Engineering / Technical Lead with strong software development and cloud computing background to help us shape the technical vision and strategy of solutions that improve the way we run our clinical trials.  

You will join our Clinical Trial Data Management product line that focuses on technology and process simplification and innovation to:   

• Improve the clinical trial experience for our patients.  

• Improve efficiency of study start up by reducing the time from study initiation to first site ready. 

• Remove obstacles and enable our business users to focus on what matters. 

Must haves:

• Proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks 

• Experience with deployments, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes 

• Expertise in cloud computing technologies and platforms 

• Solid understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies

• Understanding of clinical data management requirements and business needs 

 Nice to haves:

• Technical leadership and vendor management skills

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Experience with GxP validations, particularly in GCP (Good Clinical Practices)

• Experience working in a product team

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Self-driven with the ability to work in a self-guided manner

• Strong problem-solving skills

Your responsibilities:

• Lead a team of software engineers to deliver innovative technology solutions and maintain a secure and modern technology landscape 

• Assess current solutions and develop roadmaps to enhance business value

• Ensure product solutions align with experimentation, human-centered design, and agile principles

• Collaborate with Product Managers to clarify technical and business requirements for effective sprint planning

• Shape the technical vision and strategy of the product, working closely with Product Managers and Solution Architects

• Demonstrate non-authoritative leadership with the team and foster strong partnerships with business stakeholders

• Share knowledge and mentor team members in technical design and architecture

Why Join Us?  

• Join a team dedicated to saving and improving lives worldwide 

• Collaborate with diverse colleagues to bring hope to those battling challenging diseases 

• Embrace an inclusive and diverse work environment that encourages breakthrough innovation 

• Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace 

What we offer:   

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment 

• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally  

• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)

• Pension and health insurance contributions

• Internal reward system plus referral program

• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution 

• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card 

• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs 

• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2024

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