Senior Clinical Software Engineer

Senior Clinical Software Engineer - Gurgaon, India

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Senior Clinical Software Engineer to join their team in Gurgaon, India. This mid-level position is crucial for the development, infrastructure, and support of systems and tools that optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of global St. Jude Medical Clinical Trials. Key responsibilities include designing and developing clinical trial databases, creating and supporting technology solutions for clinical trial management, developing data models, conducting code reviews, and maintaining clinical systems infrastructure.

Job Duties:

• Develop complex software solutions to streamline clinical trial management and execution using ASP.NET, PL/SQL, BI Dashboard, and BI Publisher, adhering to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Create Software Requirements and Design Specifications.
• Build and support clinical study databases using the Oracle Clinical Database Management System based on requirements from Clinical Data Analysts, following development standards.
• Develop error validation functionality to enhance user experience and ensure the integrity of clinical study databases.
• Create custom utilities using Oracle PL/SQL and ASP.NET to streamline Oracle Clinical interfaces with various clinical and non-clinical systems.
• Maintain and support existing applications by developing and architecting new features and enhancements.
• Administer security and access control for the SJM Global Clinical Affairs Organization.
• Develop solutions to optimize software configuration and release management, improving software quality and performance.
• Maintain and support the infrastructure for all systems and tools utilized by Clinical Data Systems, including software installation, configuration, and deployment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Potentially lead the establishment and improvement of software development standards and practices.
• Potentially mentor other team members on development approaches and new technologies.
• Potentially lead architecture and design for larger, more complex projects.
• Potentially supervise other team members or lead projects.
• Potentially assist leadership with project prioritization and the development of clinical technology strategy.
• Support all company initiatives as identified by management, in alignment with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 6-8 years of development experience with ASP.NET.
• 6-8 years of database modeling/design experience using SQL.
• 6-8 years of software infrastructure support, including software configuration and release management.
• 1-3 years of experience leading software architecture and design.
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) phases and Rapid Development Frameworks.
• Experience with software development design patterns and methodologies, including OOAD and MVC.
• Experience with HTML5 and JavaScript Libraries such as Knockout, Angular, and Kendo UI is preferred.
• Experience with Mobile Application Development frameworks such as xCode, Android NDK, Xamarin, and PhoneGap is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience with Unix/Linux (*NIX) platforms.
• Basic Windows Desktop Administration experience, including application installation and troubleshooting.
• Windows Server Administration experience, including installation of server roles, log management, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Windows Server Security practices in an enterprise environment, including computer network authenticating protocols such as Kerberos.
• Experience working with Active Directory in a development or administrative environment.
• Experience integrating software with enterprise-level systems.
• Experience mentoring and teaching other team members.
• Experience building clinical trial databases using Oracle Clinical or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience building/customizing Clinical Trial Management Applications is preferred.
• Basic understanding of the Clinical Trial Management Process is preferred.
• Basic understanding of human physiology or prior involvement with the medical field is preferred.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model is preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.