Clinical Data Analyst II-T

<p> </p><div class="WordSection1"> <h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 17.95pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">General Summary</h1> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-indent: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="The_Clinical_Data_Analyst_II,_under_mini"></a>The Clinical Data Analyst II, under minimal supervision of the Associate Manager of Clinical Data Analytics or higher, selects the appropriate data sources and utilizes strong hands-on programming skills to develop, validate, and optimize analytical deliverables. Working in collaboration with statisticians, data managers, clinical research staff, IT, and quality assurance staff, the Clinical Data Analyst II will provide clinical data analysis reports and tools that enhance operational processes.</p> <p style="margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="Specific_Duties_and_Responsibilities"></a>Specific Duties and Responsibilities</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 21.05pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Collaborate_with_clinical_project_team"></a>Collaborate with clinical project team to clarify and finalize user requirement specifications for clinical data analysis tools and reports. Communicate with selected vendors and/or build reports and / or tools to meet clinical user requirements. *</li> <li style="margin: 0in 6.45pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Lead_technical_projects_like_the_speci"></a>Lead technical projects like the specification, programming and testing of risk-based monitoring reports, complex cross-form data cleaning reports, and integrations between systems. *</li> <li style="margin: 0in 3.3pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Contribute_to_the_development_and_main"></a>Contribute to the development and maintenance of the data warehouse used to manage libraries of clinical study data including image, source document, and data files.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 4.5pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Develop_dashboards_and_reports_to_supp"></a>Develop dashboards and reports to support the clinical study team by choosing the right programming technique and software tool for each problem. *</li> <li style="line-height: 13.35pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Independently_program_reports_to_execu"></a><a name="·_Design,_write,_and_maintain_code_to_pe"></a>Independently program reports to execute trial-specific data review/cleaning plans</li> <li style="margin: 0in 10.7pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Design, write, and maintain code to perform complex data transformations, including data import/export, transposition, and ETL processes; ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility. *</li> <li style="margin: 0in 22.4pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Integrate_data_from_multiple_systems_t"></a>Integrate data from multiple systems to create reports and dashboards that meet the clinical study needs.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 9.5pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Automate_routine_data_processing_and_r"></a>Automate routine data processing and reporting tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort</li> <li style="line-height: 13.35pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Write,_validate,_and_optimize_analytic"></a><a name="·_Assist_in_the_setup_of_programming_tim"></a>Write, validate, and optimize analytical programming scripts and report specifications</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assist in the setup of programming timelines and deliverables for projects as required.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 77.95pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Assist_in_addressing_external_applicat"></a>Assist in addressing external application vendor issues, integrations, and implementations.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 17.4pt 0in 23.9333px; line-height: 98%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Provide_support_for_implementation_of_"></a>Provide support for implementation of upgrades and new modules of remotely hosted vendors, acquiring all necessary documentation.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 27.25pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Apply_programming_techniques_to_improv"></a>Apply programming techniques to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality of data processes, including evaluating alternative coding approaches and tools</li> </ul> <p></p> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before: always;"></span> <div class="WordSection2"> <ul style="margin-top: 3.95pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 3.95pt 21.05pt 0.0001pt 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Partner_with_organizational_stakeholde"></a>Partner with organizational stakeholders to create and implement data analytics best <a name="·_Contribute_to_the_build_and_testing_of"></a>practices</li> <li style="margin: 0in 6.5pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to the build and testing of clinical study databases, by defining study requirements specifications for data validations with minimal supervision and accurately conducting testing of the data validations. *</li> <li style="margin: 0in 14.35pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Participate_in_and_contribute_to_proje"></a>Participate in and contribute to project discussions. Communicate with team members on a regular basis.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 42.45pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Utilize_reports_and_data_collection_te"></a>Utilize reports and data collection technology to identify possible data errors and questionable data trends</li> <li style="line-height: 13.35pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Participate_in_audits_as_required."></a><a name="·_Provide_support_to_senior_and_manager-"></a>Participate in audits as required.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Provide support to senior and manager-level clinical data analysts as needed.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 42.45pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Mentor_and_support_less_experienced_cl"></a>Mentor and support less experienced clinical data analyst staff, peers, and other department staff. *</li> <li style="margin: 0in 4.55pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Proactively_provide_process_improvemen"></a>Proactively provide process improvement feedback to management and provide input in SOP and standards updates/development.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 30.85pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Maintain_and_continue_to_gain_a_broad_"></a>Maintain and continue to gain a broad overall knowledge in the field of clinical data analysis and clinical data management.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.35pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Responsible_for_attending_training_cla"></a><a name="·_Create_training_materials_for_clinical"></a>Responsible for attending training classes and professional meetings as required.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Document_data_processes_and_workflows_"></a>Create training materials for clinical users and developers</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Document data processes and workflows to support reproducibility</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Create_analytical_data_models_and_tool"></a><a name="·_Follow_data_standards_policies,_proced"></a>Create analytical data models and tools to help empower clinical teams</li> <li style="margin: 0in 2.75pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Follow data standards policies, procedures, practices, and regulations for clinical data analysis reports and tools throughout the process of collection and submission of clinical <a name="·_Further_programming_and_reporting_skil"></a>data.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.35pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Provide_technical_support_and_training"></a>Further programming and reporting skills independently</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Provide technical support and training on reports and tools for clinical staff.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 8.3pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Adhere_to_the_Company’s_Quality_Manage"></a>Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *</li> <li style="margin: 0in 29pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Understand_relevant_security,_privacy,"></a>Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0.2in 0.0001pt 23.8667px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Ensure_other_members_of_the_department"></a>Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.8667px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Perform_other_work-related_duties_as_a"></a>Perform other work-related duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 35.9pt; line-height: 13.4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><em>*Indicates an essential function of the role</em></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 35.9pt; line-height: 13.4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><em> </em></p> <h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="Position_Qualifications"></a>Required Qualifications</h1> <p style="margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="Minimum_education_and_experience:"></a><strong>Minimum education and experience</strong>:</p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 1.75pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, economics, life science, or related field with 2+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience</li> <li style="margin: 0in 1.75pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Solid hands-on knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, SAS, R, <a name="·_Experience_in_the_analysis_of_medical_"></a>MATLAB, C Sharp, Visual Basic, SQL) required</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 12.55pt 0in 0.0001pt 17.95pt; text-indent: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 13.45pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Master’s_degree_strongly_preferred"></a><a name="·_Solid_hands-on_knowledge_of_at_least_o"></a>Master’s degree preferred</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience in the analysis of medical or scientific data is strongly preferred</li> </ul> <p></p> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before: always;"></span> <ul style="margin-top: 3.95pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 3.95pt 0in 0in 24px; line-height: 13.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Relational_database_experience_preferr"></a><a name="·_An_understanding_of_the_software_devel"></a>Relational database experience preferred.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">An understanding of the software development lifecycle process is preferred.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0.25pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Experience_with_clinical_database_(e.g"></a>Experience with clinical database (e.g., Medrio, InForm, RedCap, OpenClinica, Medidata RAVE) a plus.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 18.05pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Knowledge_of_core_clinical_data_manage"></a>Knowledge of core clinical data management applications (Clinical data management systems, electronic data capture, query tools, web browser, MS Office suite) a plus.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.35pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Able_to_take_initiative_on_own_project"></a><a name="·_Excellent_attention_to_detail_and_abil"></a>Able to take initiative on own project responsibilities</li> <li style="margin: 0in 31.45pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task considering established project <a name="·_Demonstrated_expertise_in_use_of_requi"></a>priorities are essential</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated expertise in use of required technology</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Medical_device,_pharmaceutical,_biotec"></a><a name="·_Strong_oral,_written,_and_interpersona"></a>Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Proficiency_with_MS_Word,_Excel,_and_P"></a>Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li> <li style="margin: 0in 2.15pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_Excellent_organizational_skills_with_a"></a>Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 12.4pt 0in 0.0001pt 17.95pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="Working_Conditions"></a>Working Conditions</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 13.45pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a name="·_General_office_environment"></a>General office environment.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be able to move between buildings and floors.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 5.1pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.</li> <li style="line-height: 13.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 8.2pt 0in 23.9333px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><p></p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.</p> <p>• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.</p> <p>• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).</p> <p> </p> <p>Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.</p> <p> </p> <p>Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to <a href="https://www.penumbrainc.com/pdf/privacynotice/"><strong>Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p>For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see <a href="https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc/09fe8949-1e8a-4af6-aa9d-628e0dfe45ee"><strong>Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.</strong></a></p></div></div>

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