Functional Programmer

2 - 5 years

4 - 8 Lacs

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Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India
Department Centralised Monitoring Unit, CDS GBS - Bangalore
Are you passionate about what you are doingDo you want to build excellence within processes in the most efficient wayDo you have innovative mindset to drive change in a future-ready environmentAre you best at what you doIf so, raise your hand as there is an exciting opportunity waiting for you as an "Functional Programmer " with us. "" At Novo Nordisk, we assure you will experience the best.
About the department
Bangalore Global Development since its inception, has transitioned from a small start-up to one of the largest units in Global Business Services, Bangalore (GBS) and a key contributor to Novo Nordisk clinical development portfolio. The Centralised Monitoring Unit (CMU) was established in GBS in 2016 to support the Risk Based Monitoring of clinical trials conducted by Novo Nordisk in line with health authority requirements. The unit is the single and only entity across the globe responsible for performance of centralised medical monitoring for all clinical trials involving medical review of patient data that includes medical monitoring and lab surveillance and generation of visualisations and reports identifying outliers and trends from various data sources.The Position
As a Functional Programmer, the role involves generating standard and customized trial monitoring reports to support Risk-Based Quality Monitoring (RBQM) across clinical trial portfolios, using tools like SQL, SAS, Power BI, and Python. Responsibilities include understanding stakeholder needs, programming data-driven reports from multiple clinical systems, and ensuring high-quality deliverables through rigorous quality checks. The role also includes preparing documentation, supporting process improvements, and contributing to training initiatives.
  • Responsible to generate standard and custom trial monitoring reports using languages like SQL, SAS, Python in different BI tools (Qlik Sense, Power BI, SAS JMP Clinical, Clue Point, eClincal etc.) ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and RBQM requirements.
  • Responsible to prepare, maintain, and peer-review report-related documentation; develop and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Conduct and chair trial monitoring meetings, gather requirements, train stakeholders on report usage, track requests, and manage expectations and timelines.
  • Train and mentor new team members, support onboarding processes, and assist in developing training materials based on project needs.
  • Ensure contributing to process enhancements, share best practices, and support the manager in resource allocation and project timeline planning.
  • Qualifications
  • A Masters or Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Clinical Information Management, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications or relevant professional certifications will also be considered.
  • Above 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with a minimum of 2 years in clinical data management systems, bioinformatics, or as a Clinical Research Associate.
  • Strong technical proficiency in computer systems and IT, particularly as they apply to clinical data handling and process optimization.
  • In-depth understanding of GxP principles, as well as international guidelines and regulations related to drug development. Knowledge of computer system validation practices is essential.
  • Proven experience in project management, team supervision, and mentoring, with the ability to lead cross-functional and cross-regional collaborations effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and clinical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, along with working knowledge of basic medical and clinical terminology.
  • Advanced skills in any of the programming languages such as SAS, VBScript, SQL, PL/SQL, Power BI, or Python. Experience with additional tools like JSL, R-Shiny, or Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a strong plus.
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