Careers

Our quality of our personnel is reflected by our success. We are committed to investing in the development and support of our personnel. We believe that our people are our strength. We are always looking for people with strong technical and academic backgrounds, complemented by leadership skills, to join our team.

The following  opportunities are currently open for qualified applicants. Please take a few moments to review the positions. We look forward to expanding our team with new leaders.

To apply please e-mail, fax or mail your cover letter and resume to:

 

Human Resources

SciAn Services Inc.
4174 Dundas Street West, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario, M8X 1X3

Fax: 416-231-1422
Email: humanresources@scian.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.

Position/Title: Clinical Applications Programmer
Location: Head OfficeStatus: Full Time
Reports to: Manager, CSDSubordinates: None
Number of Available Positions: 1 

Job Description

The Clinical Applications Programmer is a member of the CSD team who acts as a technical liaison between the system developer and study project team members. Working closely with the Database / Project Manager, he/she is responsible for programming custom / complex online data validation and configurations for clinical study EDC databases.

Key Responsibilities

Support Database / Project Manager in EDC implementation kick-off and follow-up meetings with clients           

Assist Database / Project Manager with compiling and maintaining study database requirements including those for online data validation           

Develop and configure study databases: design, data entry screens, data validation programming, custom workflow and custom status reports           

Assist in production of database design documentation           

Support database change management activities: propose solutions, execute and document changes           

Assist SQA/Validation Specialist with creating and maintaining a library of standard templates and practices, specifications, documents, reports, tools, etc. for use by study teams.            

Other Duties

Assist CSD team with validation activities.

As assigned           

Qualifications

Required:

College diploma or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics Technology, or related field           

In-depth understanding of database structures and database programming           

Basic knowledge of clinical trial process and clinical data management           

Knowledge of software development life cycle           

Strong oral and written communication skills            

Self-motivated, with the ability to learn quickly and independently, and work within a team           

Demonstrated ability to problem solve

Desired:

Experience in Domino/Lotus Notes and working with EDC systems           

Experience working in a regulated (GCP) company

 

Position/Title: Software QA / Validation Specialist
Location: Head OfficeStatus: Full Time
Reports to: Manager, CSDSubordinates: None
Number of Available Positions: 1 

Job Description

SciAn Services is a CRO serving pharmaceutical clinical trial sector specializing in EDC, data management and biostatistics.
The Validation Specialist is a key member of the CSD team. He/she is responsible for development and coordination of testing for the company's computerized systems, including our proprietary EDC system, and working with clinical study project teams to test and validate EDC study databases.

Key Responsibilities

Work with CSD and project teams to identify test requirements and design testing phases to meet system needs.

Develop and maintain validation documents such as validation plans, test plans, test cases / scripts, traceability matrix and reports as per defined validation approach, including change management.

Setup test data, test system environments, and train and coordinate project team members for execution of test scripts.

Participate and support in developing and implementing improved SOPs and validation standards as required

Perform functional, usability, performance load-stress, & user acceptance tests

Perform documentation reviews

Maintain validation documentation inventory and test library           

Other Duties

As assigned           


Qualifications

Required:

Knowledgeable of regulatory compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical industry (GXPs), particularly those related to validation, electronic records and electronic signatures.            

Familiar with various validation methodologies (SDLC), and their implementation            

College diploma or Bachelor degree preferably in Computer Science, IT, Health Informatics or related technical field,            

1-3 years programming experience           

Minimum 3 years experience in software quality assurance role or validation            

Experience writing test cases           

Experience using issue tracking systems           

Excellent oral communication skills, and strong technical writing skills including the ability to produce clear, concise documentation           

Self-motivated, with the ability to learn quickly and independently, and work within a team           

Demonstrated ability to problem solve

Desired:

Validation experience or work experience in a regulated (FDA / GxP) company           

Experience with Domino/Lotus Notes environment            

Experience in working with EDC systems

Position/Title: Database / Project Manager – EDC Studies
Location: Head OfficeStatus: Full Time
Reports to: Manager, Biostatistics and CDMSubordinates: None
Number of Available Positions: 1 

Key Responsibilities

Database Management

Liaises with Sponsor and end-users on database design and management           

Compiles and maintains study database requirements            

Oversees development and implementation of configuration plan and data management plan            

Oversees design, implementation, testing and deployment of study database (all platforms) and associated documentation           

Oversee development and maintenance of EDC user guide and other database documents (e.g. FAQ)           

Conducts and manages end-user training (internal and external end-users)           

Manages and monitors database user access           

Oversees help desk and database change management activities            

Manages data transfers from 3rd parties and interim data exports           

Manages final database lock and audit activities (e.g. SAE reconciliation, AE/CMED coding, etc.)           

Ensures the database documentation is consistent with study database, and manages the release of the database and database documentation as per SciAn SOPs.           

Oversees project closure activities (e.g. decommissioning of EDC system, release of eCRFs to sites, etc.)           

Project Management

Establishes and manages the project per the project management plan, study protocol and Sponsor requirements           

Ensures that all activities defined in the Project Management Plan are executed and completed in a timely manner, within budget and meet quality expectations.           

Leads and/or facilitates meetings with Sponsor and internal project team, including EDC implementation kick-off and follow-up meetings           

Participates monthly internal project status meetings           


Other Duties

As assigned           


Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Health Sciences, or related field           

Experience managing CDM projects in an EDC environment           

In-depth understanding of database structures and database programming           

Solid knowledge of the clinical trial and data management processes           

Able to successfully work with a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with internal and external stakeholders           

Strong oral and written communication skills            

Self-motivated, with the ability to learn quickly and independently, and work within a team           

Demonstrated ability to problem solve

Desired:

Experience in Domino/Lotus Notes            

Knowledge of software development life cycle           

Experience working in a regulated (GCP) company           

SCDM Certification           

PMP certification

Position/Title: IT Systems Administrator
Location: Head OfficeStatus: Full Time
Reports to: IT ManagerSubordinates: None
Number of Available Positions: 1 

Job Description

Reporting to the IT Manager, the Systems Administrator is responsible for deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting the systems and services that form the electronic client service offerings and basic management infrastructure for SciAn. This includes, but is not restricted to, customer data repositories, inventory services, authentication services, monitoring services, corporate web services, and CRM services.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance of in-house LAN, servers and workstations           

Monitor system security and event logs           

Scheduled back-ups of servers           

Maintenance and control of Internet Access           

Maintenance and control of system access: user accounts, server access, directory/file access etc.           

Manage and monitor network security: virus scans, firewalls, etc.           

Manage hardware and peripheral systems           

Upgrades of hardware and software applications           

Lotus Notes/Domino programming           

Periodic review and updating of corporate SOPs related to IT           

Other Duties

As assigned           

Qualifications

Required:

College diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field           

At least 2 years experience in computer programming           

Knowledge of networks: architecture, design, security, etc.           

Knowledge of Lotus Notes/Domino servers           

Knowledge of system backup software