Lead Data Engineer

Job Opportunity: Lead Data Engineer at Merck & Co., Inc.

Merck & Co., Inc., also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer to join our team in Rahway, NJ, USA.

Job Description

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks essential to managing and optimizing our clinical databases. Your primary activities will include:

• Creating and developing clinical databases and data transfer files as per written specifications.
• Leading and participating in the review of electronic case report forms (eCRF) and edit checks, database development, and programming of edit checks.
• Interfacing with study teams, including external CROs/Vendors, to integrate study requirements into deliverables.
• Managing data mapping deliverables to support multiple clinical programs, ensuring compliance with SDTM structures.
• Developing transformation logic and scripts for data flow in downstream analysis and reporting.
• Coordinating data reporting activities for multiple clinical programs and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Assuming responsibilities for database archiving and decommissioning activities, ensuring data is properly stored and accessible.
• Developing and providing ongoing training to developers on standards and study build, transformations, mapping, reporting, and archival processes.
• Enforcing adherence to clinical database standards, SDTM structures, SOPs, and Process Guidelines.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree in mathematics, science, healthcare-related discipline, computer science, or relevant skills and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of database development or data programming experience, including clinical databases.
• Proficiency in Clinical Data Management Systems (e.g., InForm, Inform Architect, Central Designer, SQL-PL/SQL).
• Experience with CDISC standards (SDTM, CDASH, Define.xml), XML, Java, and ELT tools.
• Knowledge of data transformations and data loading tools such as InForm.
• Experience in System Development Lifecycle Management and system validation knowledge.
• Proficiency with reporting tools like Cognos or JReview.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes, FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, and clinical database validation.
• Effective communication skills with the capability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Additional Information

Employee Status: Regular

Location: Rahway, NJ, USA

Company: MSD

Relocation: Yes

Visa Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Day shift

Valid Driving License: Required

Hazardous Materials: No

Job Posting End Date: 06/26/2024

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Application Process

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

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