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Specialist Programmer

Location Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Job ID R-234287 Date posted 27/08/2025

Typical Accountabilities:
• Provides technical expertise to staff within AstraZeneca in the area of Programming

• Works within established frameworks to deliver a variety of tasks that support projects in meeting their objectives

• Conducts a wide range of often complex Programming such as adjusting or creating databases to meet the business needs

• Reviews the development and validation of programming and ensures they are adequate and compliant with AstraZeneca standards

• Maintains the systems ensuring relevant updates are made for business continuity

• Keeps own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments current by learning from more senior colleagues

• Responds to programming queries and escalates any complex queries to senior staff

• Reviews working practices and ensures non-compliant processes are escalated

• Ensures own work is compliant within Clinical Development


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0


What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a professional qualification; Knowledge of any relevant legislation/developments in the area of programming and systems
• Desirable: Experience within the pharmaceutical industry; Programme management experience

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Development Function; Other AstraZeneca employees
• External (to AZ): External service providers and regulatory bodies

Date Posted

28-Aug-2025

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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