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Demystify “Ten years of pharma
programming experience required”
What hiring managers actually look for
Peng Yang
1
MS08
#pharmasug#pharmasug
A standard screening check list
• Number of years of
experience
• Technical skill # 1
• Technical skill # 2
• Technical skill # 3
• Therapeutic experience
• Good communication
skills etc.
2
#pharmasug#pharmasug
Why does it take so long?
• Long life cycle of drug
development process
– Phase I -> Phase II -> Phase III
-> Submission
– It takes many projects to
practice certain skills. E.g.
CDISC modeling, CRF review,
interaction with regulatory
agencies.
• Confidential nature of the
work
3
#pharmasug#pharmasug
Why are experienced programmers in
high demand?
• Many skills and knowledge can
be learned, so why cannot we
train them?
• Many teams have tight
timelines to hit, which leaves
little time to train the new hire.
• Contractors need even less
training.
• More experienced programmer
requires less supervision.
4
New hire should be able to dive in and start
swimming.
#pharmasug#pharmasug
The power of proven track records
5
#pharmasug#pharmasug
Value vs. Time
• We assume that
productivity and quality
increases over time.
• This assumption needs to
be tested through
interviews and reference
checks.
• Stellar past performance
and solid reputation can be
very valuable.
6
#pharmasug#pharmasug
One-year experience
repeated 10 times
7
#pharmasug#pharmasug
One-year experience
repeated 10 times
8
There may be not be any
warning sign until it is time
to change the job.
Reality: Less competitive.
The world has moved on.
The skill set may not be
desirable.
#pharmasug#pharmasug
High achievers living the dog years
Environment:
– Fast paced
– High volume of studies
and submissions
– Up to date with
technology and
standards
– Culture of fostering
career development
9
Internally:
– Self-driven
– Desire to learn and improve
#pharmasug#pharmasug
Beyond year counting
10
#pharmasug#pharmasug
People with no prior industry experience
• Look for those with
passion for data and
solid analytical skills.
• Other good attributes:
being detail oriented,
committed to quality
and self-learning
capability.
11
Everyone needs a first swim lesson.
#pharmasug#pharmasug12
Peng Yang
Clindata Insight Inc
P. O. BOX 6716,
Moraga, CA 94570
Work Phone: 650-255-8747
E-mail: pyang@clindatainsight.com
Web: http://www.clindatainsight.com
Twitter: @clindata

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Demystify "Ten Years of Pharma Programming Experience Required" - What Hiring Managers Actually Look For

  • 1. Demystify “Ten years of pharma programming experience required” What hiring managers actually look for Peng Yang 1 MS08
  • 2. #pharmasug#pharmasug A standard screening check list • Number of years of experience • Technical skill # 1 • Technical skill # 2 • Technical skill # 3 • Therapeutic experience • Good communication skills etc. 2
  • 3. #pharmasug#pharmasug Why does it take so long? • Long life cycle of drug development process – Phase I -> Phase II -> Phase III -> Submission – It takes many projects to practice certain skills. E.g. CDISC modeling, CRF review, interaction with regulatory agencies. • Confidential nature of the work 3
  • 4. #pharmasug#pharmasug Why are experienced programmers in high demand? • Many skills and knowledge can be learned, so why cannot we train them? • Many teams have tight timelines to hit, which leaves little time to train the new hire. • Contractors need even less training. • More experienced programmer requires less supervision. 4 New hire should be able to dive in and start swimming.
  • 5. #pharmasug#pharmasug The power of proven track records 5
  • 6. #pharmasug#pharmasug Value vs. Time • We assume that productivity and quality increases over time. • This assumption needs to be tested through interviews and reference checks. • Stellar past performance and solid reputation can be very valuable. 6
  • 8. #pharmasug#pharmasug One-year experience repeated 10 times 8 There may be not be any warning sign until it is time to change the job. Reality: Less competitive. The world has moved on. The skill set may not be desirable.
  • 9. #pharmasug#pharmasug High achievers living the dog years Environment: – Fast paced – High volume of studies and submissions – Up to date with technology and standards – Culture of fostering career development 9 Internally: – Self-driven – Desire to learn and improve
  • 11. #pharmasug#pharmasug People with no prior industry experience • Look for those with passion for data and solid analytical skills. • Other good attributes: being detail oriented, committed to quality and self-learning capability. 11 Everyone needs a first swim lesson.
  • 12. #pharmasug#pharmasug12 Peng Yang Clindata Insight Inc P. O. BOX 6716, Moraga, CA 94570 Work Phone: 650-255-8747 E-mail: pyang@clindatainsight.com Web: http://www.clindatainsight.com Twitter: @clindata