Database Programmer I
Company Overview
Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.
As a growing and successful business, we employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA.
Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it. People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community, driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to start your career as a Database Programmer. You will join an established team within the challenging environment of early phase clinical studies, receive training on many different aspects of database programming and work with complex clinical data.
The Data Sciences group at Quotient Sciences comprises over 110 staff and provides an expert service in the programming, data management, analysis and reporting of early Phase clinical studies. Due to our continued growth and success, we have an excellent opportunity in the Database Programming Department for a talented trainee or someone who is keen to develop their experience as a Database Programmer and further their career.
At Quotient, each clinical study is set-up according to the clinical protocol which details the study design, objectives, dosing information, data collection and reporting methods. Based on this protocol, database programmers will build the study database which will be used for data collection in the clinical unit and for data management tasks. Your role will be to assist the Lead Database Programmer with various aspects of this build.
Full training will be provided to allow you to build eSource databases and dependent on your development, our career pathway allows you to expand your programming role over time and progress to more senior roles and take on additional responsibilities
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have a life science, numerate degree or nursing qualification; or instead of a degree, relevant industry experience (eg clinical data management, database build, working in a clinical research unit, within Pharmacovigilance or QA, etc).
All candidates must have a strong interest in a career as a programmer working with clinical data and standards. Prior experience of one or more of the following would be an advantage: Anju eSource, early Phase clinical trials, knowledge of GLP or GCP and/or clinical data management experience.
In addition, you should have good organisational and presentation skills and be able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are essential.
Effective oral and written communication skills are also required as you will, in time, be a primary database programming point of contact with clients, external data providers and clinical staff.
This position has the option of hybrid working with a base in our Edinburgh
Company Benefits
In return you will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, excellent training and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion.
We strive to create a diverse Quotient family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, equality, mindset, diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today. All applicants welcome.