Senior Clinical Software Engineer

Senior Clinical Software Engineer - Gurgaon, India

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a skilled Senior Clinical Software Engineer to join our team in Gurgaon, India. This mid-level position is crucial for developing, managing, and supporting systems and tools that optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of global clinical trials. Your responsibilities will encompass designing and developing clinical trial databases, creating and supporting technology solutions for clinical trial management, defining data models, conducting code reviews, and maintaining the infrastructure of clinical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop sophisticated 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 with Oracle Clinical Database Management System, following development standards and client requirements.
• Implement error validation functionalities to enhance user experience and ensure clinical study database integrity.
• Develop custom utilities using Oracle PL/SQL and ASP.NET to simplify Oracle Clinical interfaces with various clinical and non-clinical systems.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications through the development of new features and architectural improvements.
• Manage security and access control for the SJM Global Clinical Affairs Organization.
• Design solutions to optimize software configuration and release management, improving software quality and performance.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for the infrastructure of all systems and tools within Clinical Data Systems, including installation, configuration, and deployment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Potentially lead the establishment and improvement of software development standards and practices.
• May mentor other team members on development approaches and emerging technologies.
• May lead architecture and design efforts for complex projects.
• May supervise other team members or lead projects.
• May assist leadership with project prioritization and the strategic development of clinical technology.
• Support all company initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory mandates, company policies, operating procedures, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and collaborative communication with all organizational levels, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

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