Company
Pharmaceutical
AssociateDirector,Technology&ScientificComputing
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“Associate Director, Technology & Scientific Computing. Skills: R programming, Analytics platforms, Clinical trials. Act as primary interface. Lead requirement gathering workshops”
Industry & Context.
Solution Design
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
14+ years of experience in analytics, statistical programming, or software development, Proven experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research domain engagements, Advanced R programming, Experience with Shiny, Experience with Posit platform tools or equivalent, Expertise in statistical computing and analytics solution design, R package development, Familiarity with CRAN/Bioconductor libraries, Proficiency in SQL, Proficiency in relational databases, Understanding of Git version control, Experience integrating R with enterprise systems, Experience integrating R with APIs, Understanding of clinical trial lifecycle
Nice to Have
Advanced R programming (data manipulation, statistical modelling, visualization), Understanding of Git version control (branching strategy, pull requests, release coordination)
What You'll Do.
Act as primary interface
Lead requirement gathering workshops
Translate needs into specifications
Ensure alignment with SAPs
Ensure alignment with TLFs
Drive requirement traceability
Oversee design of R-based applications
Oversee delivery of R-based applications
Oversee design of Shiny dashboards
Oversee delivery of Shiny dashboards
Ensure regulatory compliance
Ensure audit readiness
Ensure adherence to documentation standards
Ensure adherence to governance standards
Provide structured updates on progress
Provide structured updates on risks
Provide structured updates on dependencies
Provide structured updates on mitigation plans
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Business stakeholders; Biostatisticians; Statistical programmers; Technical teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Structured updates
Process & Methodology
Waterfall Model
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Business Analyst with strong pharmaceutical domain expertise and deep R programming capabilities to support a global pharmaceutical engagement. This role will act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical delivery teams. The candidate will be responsible for translating clinical, statistical, and operational requirements into scalable R-based analytics platforms, automation workflows, and enterprise reporting solutions. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong domain understanding of clinical trials, regulatory expectations, and statistical workflows, along with the ability to independently manage initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** * Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical teams. * Lead requirement gathering workshops and translate clinical/statistical needs into structured functional and technical specifications. * Ensure alignment between Statistical Analysis Plans, reporting outputs (TLFs), and system implementation. * Drive end-to-end requirement traceability across development, validation, and deployment phases. * Oversee design and delivery of scalable R-based analytics applications and Shiny dashboards. * Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to documentation and governance standards. * Provide structured updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans. **Minimum Requirements** * 14+ years of experience in analytics, statistical programming, or software development. Proven experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research domain engagements. * Advanced R programming (data manipulation, statistical modelling, visualization). * Strong experience with Shiny for interactive dashboards and web applications. * Experience with Posit platform tools (Wo
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