R / R Shiny Programmer (Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist / Senior Data Scientist) at PAREXEL

About this Role

• The Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist in Early Development Biometrics is responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining interactive, study-level data visualizations that support Medical Data Review (MDR) and safety signal detection. Operating at the intersection of data science, clinical research, and digital enablement, this role ensures that visual analytics are aligned with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles, defined Critical to Quality (CtQ) factors, and Medical Data Review Plans (MDRPs).

Required experience and skills which are essential to qualify for this role:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer science, data science, bioinformatics, or a related field 
• Have 1-3 years of experience in clinical data, visualization, or analytics; or an advanced degree with 1-3 years of equivalent work experience 
• Proficient in tools including R Shiny & Git  
• Experienced with programming languages including R and tidyverse  
• Have a basic understanding of clinical trial data and common data structures (e.g., CRF data) 
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, logical thinking, and an eagerness to learn visualization standards and clinical workflows 
• Show respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace 
• Communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally 

Preferred skills:

• Exposure to clinical or safety data structures and terminology (e.g., adverse events, lab results, dosing) 

Experience with: 

• R package development 
• R Teal 
• Developer experience with R shiny 
• Claud code 
• Familiarity with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) concepts and their role in early development 
• Interest in visual storytelling and user experience in data interpretation 
• Ability to follow visual design templates and apply style consistency 
• Curiosity and willingness to learn visualization standards and workflows in a regulated environment 

Role KPA'S & day-to-day activities include:

The Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist will create standardized yet customizable data visualization templates and provide study teams with high-impact graphical tools to support early development decision-making. Will also serve as a partner and point of support for clinical scientists, offering training and ongoing consultation to ensure effective use of visual analytics in study workflows. With an eye toward scalability, compliance, and scientific relevance, the Real-time Visual Analytics Specialist plays a critical role in accelerating insight generation across exploratory and safety-critical endpoints. 

• Create and maintain standardized data visualizations to support Medical Data Review and safety signal detection, following established templates and guidance 
• Apply defined visualization standards to generate outputs aligned with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles and Critical to Quality (CtQ) endpoints 
• Work under guidance to implement visual analytics within timelines tied to First Patient In (FPI) or predefined safety milestones 
• Support documentation and quality control of visualization deliverables to ensure traceability and compliance 
• Participate in training sessions and incorporate feedback from more experienced Real-time Visual Analytics Specialists 
• Assist in responding to basic stakeholder requests and clarifying data availability or visualization functionality 
• Work under general supervision and apply independent judgment to interpret guidance, prioritize responsibilities, and make decisions in situations that require contextual understanding 
• Apply judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues, balancing scientific rigor with appropriate flexibility, and seek guidance when facing novel or ambiguous situations 
• Adhere to functional standards by participating in peer review and mentoring relationships to uphold quality and build methodological and regulatory expertise