Specialist Programmer I/II ( 9-12 months fix term)

About this role

Responsibilities

• :
• We are inviting
• candidates for a 9
• ‑
• month / 12-month role
• as a Specialist Programmer I/II.
• As a Specialist Programmer I / II,
• you’ll
• be part of a team
• responsible for
• protect
• ing
• patient privacy
• when clinical data is shared within AstraZeneca
• /
• with external partners around the world
• and
• for
• maintaining
• data anonymisation tools
• supporting this process.
• Key highlights of the role:
• Support day
• ‑
• to
• ‑
• day
• Data De-identification (DEID)
• operational
• tasks
• Help
• to
• develop, review, improve, and maintain DEID tools
• Apply coding standards and team guidelines while working on day
• ‑
• to
• ‑
• day tasks
• Take ownership of
• delegated
• tasks, including basic documentation
• Assist
• with compliance and validation to
• ensure that systems are ready for audit
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and help
• maintain
• clear, basic documentation
• ​
• ​T
• his role is a great fit for
• you, if
• you want to
• :
• Gain hands
• ‑
• on experience in day
• ‑
• to
• ‑
• day data delivery
• Develop your technical skills in a structured, regulated environment
• S
• olv
• e life
• real problems and
• watch
• the impact of your wor
• k
• Grow in
• code quality, standards, and working the right way
• learn from experienced colleagues and tak
• e
• more responsibility over time
• Key requirements
• :
• Education &
• Language
• :
• Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Fluent communication in spoken and written English.
• R
• equired s
• kills
• :
• Programming
• :
• SAS/Python or another programming language

Requirements

• in
• developing
• utilities and tools
• General understanding of
• :
• Data analysis and reporting
• Data management
• within
• Clinical
• Trials
• Data privacy and compliance when working with sensitive information
• .
• Mindset & Ways
• of Working:
• Problem
• ‑
• solving attitude
• Focus on quality and accuracy in your wor
• k
• Openness to working
• in a line with
• rules, standards, and best practices used in regulated environments
• Comfortable working in a team, asking questions, and learning from more experienced colleagues.
• Date Posted
• 22-kwi-2026
• Closing Date
• 29-kwi-2026
• 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.