Associate Director – Open-Source Application Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and oversee Everest's strategy for open-source application development that supports clinical data standards, statistical programming, and analytics.

• Ensure that applications are aligned with global regulatory standards and evolving guidelines regarding data standards, automation, and advanced analytics.

• Manage the design, development, and upkeep of applications, packages, and utilities based on R and Python.

• Facilitate metadata-driven data models and automate downstream clinical data processes.

• Discover opportunities to enhance workflows, minimize manual tasks, and eliminate redundancies through standardized automated solutions.

• Establish and oversee frameworks for application development and validation life cycles.

• Ensure that AI-assisted development methods comply with regulatory standards, data integrity principles, and requirements for validation and documentation.

• Maintain a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework that includes source control, branching, testing, and release management.

• Promote quality, compliance, operational excellence, and innovation within application development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree (M.Sc., M.A., or higher) in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research and the industry.

• Proven experience in implementing CDISC standards across multiple therapeutic areas.

• Experience in supporting regulatory submissions for clinical trial data.

• Strong practical skills in R, Python, and SAS.

• Experience in application development, including the creation of packages/libraries and software design.

• Familiarity with applying AI and LLM tools for coding development, code generation, code review, testing, and application integration.

• Proficient with GitHub or similar platforms, such as GitLab or Bitbucket.

• Understanding of code review processes, branching strategies, and CI/CD practices.

• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial data management, statistical programming, and analysis needs for regulatory submissions.

• Excellent written communication and presentation abilities.

• Experience in developing and delivering training curricula is preferred.

• Willingness to travel for business up to 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options.

• Up to 10% business travel.

• Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available during recruitment and selection upon request.