Application Analyst II at Partner's Healthcare in Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The mission of the Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) is to accelerate translational research in neurological disorders through initiating and testing novel therapies by custom-designing research protocols, by bringing efficacy strategies and infrastructure to clinical research and implementing observational and interventional clinical trials. To empower the NCRI on its mission, and to capture and manage information from clinical research, the NCRI develops, maintains, and deploys several software platforms and programs. Working independently under minimal supervision of the Director, Clinical Bioinformatics of the NCRI, the Systems Analyst will:
 Acquire detailed knowledge of the System to serve as an in-house expert and to triage issues and enhancement requests from the professional and support staff
 Provide second tier support in using the System to the NCRI personnel
 Develop specification requirements for new System modules
 Support internal or sponsor -initiated audits
 Create training programs for the various modules of the System
 Install, support, troubleshoot and maintain the System
 The Neurology Clinical Research Institute is looking for a motivated team player with the ability to provide a high level of services while working on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent project management and communication skills, as well as being able to work independently, take initiative and prioritize tasks is required.



Qualifications


General Duties:

• Report and track issues and enhancement requests to the System into a database


• Release new versions of the system for testing, training, and deployment


• Be responsible for the System releases, installations, and upgrades


• Develop training programs for the System


• Support internal or sponsor-initiated audits


• Serve as a liaison between software development team and the coordinator center personnel


• Update electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs) using PharmaARCHITECT system


• Create test scenarios and develop test scripts


• Execute testing in an integrated environment while incorporating quality management concepts


• Coordinate testing and validation procedures between NCRI and software developers


• Develop user and functional specifications requirements for the System and specific clinical trials

Supervisory duties:

• Develop and implement training programs for end-users


• Oversee system support and track user-reported issues for the System

Accepts responsibilities for special projects as requested


Qualifications:

• BS degree is required, a concentration degree in computer science or information technology is a plus


• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is required


• Experience with computer systems or customer support is a must


• Familiarity with clinical trial systems is required. Knowledge of PharmaENGINE system is a plus.


• Knowledge of database programming is required


• Knowledge of SAS is highly desirable


• Understanding of trial design, data management, and compliance with federal regulation issues is highly desirable


• Experience with business analyses and user training is preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)


• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)


• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


399 Revolution Drive



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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