Senior Clinical Data Engineer at Parexel | Torre

Senior Clinical Data Engineer

Full-time

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When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.This is a fully remote (work-from-home) position for candidates based in South Africa only. Applicants must currently reside in South Africa and be legally authorized to work there.Are you a skilled data engineering professional with a passion for clinical research? Parexel is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Engineer to join our Global Data Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise to support the conduct of clinical trials, serve as an internal subject matter expert, and lead cross-functional projects with sponsors and data management teams.As a Senior Clinical Data Engineer, you will work independently and collaboratively to manage electronic data, eClinical technologies, and systems while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will also mentor team members and drive process improvements across the organization.What You'll Do:Project & Technology ManagementLead and implement Data Receipt Agreements with vendors through cross-functional collaborationProgram and configure import procedures for data ingestion using SAS, Workbench, or alternative technologiesDesign and execute reconciliation checks to ensure accurate data transferProgram offline listings and custom reports to provide actionable insightsAggregate data across multiple sources and manage external data effectivelyHandle missing values, raw data files, data structures, and SAS dataset operationsReview and analyze data outputs to provide insights to study teams and clientsEnsure first-time quality on all deliverablesManage electronic data timelines and coordinate with project teamsLead programming teams to successful study completion within timelines and budgetDeploy and manage data management technology (Workbench, SAS, R, etc.)Documentation & ComplianceMaintain comprehensive study documentation in accordance with SOPs, guidelines, and work instructionsEnsure traceability and regulatory compliance across all activitiesDocument deviations and communicate them to project teamsStandards & Process ImprovementParticipate in creating standards through tools (SAS macros, libraries, processes)Develop and implement project-specific tools and templatesImprove efficiencies through standardized project structures and naming conventionsSupport business development and bid defense meetingsWhat We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science disciplineProficiency in at least one of the following: SQL, SAS, or RKnowledge of SOPs, guidelines, work instructions, system life cycle methodologies, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11)Proven practical application of regulatory and compliance frameworksExperience working with at least two systems used to aggregate data in clinical trials (e.g., SAS, Workbench, Elluminate)Strong background in clinical research industryStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to make informed decisions in ambiguous situationsApplication of Clinical Research Standards (CRS) conceptsRoot cause analysis capabilityFluent written and oral English