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Senior Data Engineer

NAMSA (North American Science Associates) is a leading global MedTech Contract Research Organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive services to medical device and diagnostics manufacturers, from testing and clinical research to regulatory and quality consulting.

NAMSA

Employee count: 1001-5000

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NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

  • Act with integrity in everything we do.

  • Provide best-in-class customer experiences.

  • Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.

  • Respond with agility and provide timely results.

  • Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

•Acts as liaison between software development and data sciences teams to ensure development of robust data architecture foundation and database design
•Assists in gathering requirements, writing user stories, and maintaining detailed specifications for the Syncrony EDC product
•Designs operational reports, study dashboards, and data visualizations for study sponsors, site coordinators, and other key stakeholders
•Ensures integrity of data and consistency of data delivery for data-related projects
•Designs, optimizes, and maintains data pipelines for integration and transformation of diverse and complex datasets into required formats for loading, reporting, and/or analysis
•Oversees database builds as needed; assists in database validation; assesses data impact upon subsequent changes and recommends strategies to maintain data integrity
•Identifies opportunities for improvement; implements optimizations for data flow and collection and automates manual processes
•Supports stakeholders with issues relating to data and data infrastructure; suggests strategies to improve data quality and integrity
•Extracts, transforms, and loads data from outside clinical databases into the Syncrony EDC system
•Maps, integrates, and reshapes data from clinical databases and large-scale registry studies to facilitate pooled analyses
•Develops and maintains SOPs for database development and data mapping, integration, and/or migration projects
•Identifies new opportunities for data acquisition and analysis
•Develops SOPs for standardized study reporting frameworks to provide to all Syncrony EDC clients
•Conducts training sessions for internal and external stakeholders on supported tools for data management and analytics.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• Baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: graduate degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, or related field
• At least 3-5 years of database management experience
• Experience writing complex SQL queries
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines
• Familiarity with a variety of databases (SQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• Experience manipulating and transforming large datasets

• Strong analytic skills

• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Proficiency with at least one object-oriented language (Python, Java, C++, Scala, etc.)
• Must be able to work independently following a period of specific training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and be attentive to detail
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional integrity
• Database Knowledge (SQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• BI Tools
• Object Oriented language experience

Working Conditions:

• May require travel.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Physical activities include sitting for periods of time and occasionally standing and walking.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Extensive use of computer keyboard.

NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company.

NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.

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Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

3 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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United States +/- 0 hours

About NAMSA

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At the heart of North American Science Associates (NAMSA) is a deeply ingrained culture dedicated to advancing global healthcare and improving patient lives. Since its humble beginnings in 1967 as a small medical device testing lab, NAMSA has evolved into the world's leading MedTech Contract Research Organization (CRO), driven by a mission to provide best-in-class global development solutions. The company's ethos is built upon a foundation of core values that guide every action and decision: acting with integrity, providing best-in-class customer experiences, developing superior talent to deliver expertise, responding with agility to provide timely results, and embracing collaboration and diverse perspectives. This value system is not just a corporate statement but a living part of the organizational fabric, embodied by a team of over 1,800 dedicated associates worldwide. These scientists, engineers, clinical experts, and regulatory specialists are united by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the world by helping to bring life-saving and life-changing medical technologies to market safely and efficiently.

The culture at NAMSA is one of partnership and strategic guidance. They don't just see themselves as a service provider but as an integral extension of their clients' teams. This collaborative spirit is crucial in navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of medical device development. By offering a full continuum of services—from initial concept to post-market surveillance, including comprehensive testing, clinical research, and regulatory consulting—NAMSA fosters an environment of innovation and problem-solving. The company believes its potential begins and ends with its associates, actively seeking the brightest minds in the industry to join their mission. This focus on talent and expertise ensures that they can tackle the most intricate challenges in MedTech, from cardiovascular and orthopedic devices to in-vitro diagnostics and digital health. Ultimately, NAMSA's culture is a narrative of purpose-driven growth, scientific excellence, and an unwavering commitment to accelerating client success and, most importantly, enhancing patient safety and well-being across the globe.

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Paid Maternity Leave

Offers paid leave for new mothers.

Paid Paternity Leave

Offers paid leave for new fathers.

Flexible working hours

Provides flexible work time options.

Relocation services

Offers relocation assistance for new hires.

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