Sr. Report Developer

Snr Report Developer

Location: Chennai

ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development – from compound selection to Phase I - IV clinical studies

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.

Role Overview

Develop/Update reports following a documented process from requirements through to implementation. Act as a consultancy to Business Users to develop suitable reporting solutions

Supervise or Mentor Report Developers within the PTS group

Role Requirements

· Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

· As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

· Travel (approximately 5%) domestic and/or international

· Use Business Object software to develop reports per specifications from the existing universe(s) for

· PTS supported applications.*

· Review report request and report specification documents to determine if development can be completed as put forth. Recommend changes or present additional options if development cannot be completed as requested.*

· Create a technical specification document for core and metrics reports at the time of completion.*

· Implement quality measures and ensure quality and data accuracy in all developed reports.•

· Use Business Object software to maintain and enhance the existing reporting universe(s) for PTS supported applications

· Assist Business Users in understanding data structures and reporting options and limitations

· Identify and communicate date: integration opportunities with other clinical applications; e.g., EDC, IVR systems, etc.

· Collaborate with information Technology and others in PTS to define how BO universes should be designed.

· Assist with implementation and post-implementation Clinical Support Structures as requested

· Provide user support activities in adherence with ICON SOPs, SSF's and appropriate regulations.

· Interface with IT to evaluate, resolve and communicate reporting system-related issues impacting users.

· Provide management with feedback on the efficiency of reports and the reporting universe and offer suggestions for improvement

· Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

· A minimum of four years direct experience with report development in Business Objects.

· Prior relevant experience with report development in Business Objects.

· Excellent organizational and written skills and the ability to positively interact with staff at all levels in our organization are essential.

· Excellent problem solving and assessment skills.

· Ability to successfully develop reports 'from written specifications.

· The qualified individual must have a strong technical knowled1 e of and experience with information systems and database applications and related Reporting functions. Experience with IT technology, SDLC processes is preferred.

· Ability to work within a team environment and to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.

· Possess basic knowledge, of enterprise clinical systems and data structures

· Basic understanding of Clinical Trial processes and roles involved in updating data in systems (Preferred)

· Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employees; location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Driver’s license.

· Bachelor’s degree, or local equivalent, in life sciences, business, technology, information technology or related discipline

Benefits

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package that includes an excellent pension scheme, private health care, life assurance and staff recognition schemes. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

What’s Next

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment