Technical Solutions & Innovation Lead (m/f/d)

Viatris seeks a Technical Solutions & Innovation Lead in Allschwil to drive R and Shiny-based reporting, lead biometry tech initiatives, and mentor a specialist team within a hybrid work model.

This position focuses on creating tailored reports and applications using R and R Shiny to support monitoring and data exploration in clinical trials. The role serves as the main technical liaison between biometry and IT, while guiding process improvements and managing a small group of technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Build custom reports and R Shiny apps for clinical trial data monitoring and exploration.
• Drive technical process enhancements and workflow tools alongside biometry team leaders.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for biometry-related IT innovation projects.
• Guide, mentor, and work closely with a dedicated group of technical specialists.
• Develop and roll out technical solutions that boost efficiency and scalability, from initial concepts to full implementation.
• Set and encourage best practices for coding, version control, and automation across biometry teams.
• Monitor new technologies, industry standards, and programming advancements.
• Manage the Posit platform as the business owner.
• Collaborate with clinical science, data management, programming, and biostatistics teams to pinpoint and prioritize impactful technical projects.
• Champion modern programming methods like R and Python within biometry, including arranging focused training sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of experience working in a pharmaceutical company or CRO.
• Demonstrated capability to program and manage statistical analyses using clinical trial data (SDTM and ADaM), with deep knowledge of clinical trial analysis workflows and regulatory-compliant processes.
• Advanced R programming skills, going beyond familiarity with packages like dplyr and ggplot2.
• Practical experience in designing and developing professional Shiny apps for statistical analysis, visualization, and review of clinical trial data.
• Ability to produce reproducible reports using RMarkdown and/or Quarto.
• At least three years of experience leading technical projects.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative communication style and advanced English proficiency.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS.

What the company offers

• Supportive team environment recognized by Great Place to Work® certification.
• Option to work from home up to two days each week.
• Professional growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and an inclusive workplace culture.

About the company

Viatris envisions healthcare as it should be and acts as a stabilizing force amid evolving medical needs. The company empowers people globally to live healthier lives through access, leadership, and partnerships, while fostering a collaborative culture that encourages courage and resilience among employees.

• Committed to creating healthier communities through education, outreach, and improved treatment access.
• Focuses on helping individuals live healthier at every life stage.
• Encourages employees to reach their full potential in a supportive environment.
• Aims to make a positive impact on the world.