Director of Technical Engineering - Pharmacovigilance Signal Detection Solutions

About the Company

Qinecsa is a trusted, global partners bringing together best-in-class technology and scientific expertise to connect life science companies, public health, and regulatory sectors to the right safety solutions. we take pride in being the leading specialist pharmacovigilance provider, offering unparalleled expertise in PV services, technology, and consulting to cater to the unique needs of small, medium, and large pharmaceutical companies.

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Technical Engineering to lead the technical design and development of pharmacovigilance signal detection solutions based on our flagship Qinecsa Vigilance Workbench signal detection platform.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical programming, healthcare related datasets and be an expert in Python, JSON, PL/SQL, and SQL. This role requires deep technical expertise, a strong desire learn about our products, along with excellent leadership skills and a passion for advancing drug safety technologies. This is a combined development and team leadership role where the candidate will be expected to be a hands on senior developer, as well as coach, lead and manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust data pipelines and advanced configuration using python, JSON, SQL to implement out clients signal detection strategies using increased frequency and disproportionality algorithms.
• Oversee a growing team of technical engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client business and regulatory requirements.
• Review and assure the quality work of those in the team, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance of signalling data pipelines and a associated technical documentation.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Where necessary, support client facing design teams to ensure feasibility and effectiveness of desired solutions, communicating technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Work with project manager and PMO to help plan resources effectively, and support the management of work to required timelines and budgets, and resources.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Informatics or a related field.

Required Skills

• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects.
• Experience in statistical programming and data analysis.
• Expertise in Python, JSON, PL/SQL, and SQL.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and big data technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with signal detection in the context of pharmacovigilance.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for drug safety.

Employment Type

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qinecsa is an equal opportunity employer. Qinecsa evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.