Patient Safety Systems Principal Analyst, Global Patient Safety (Contract)

Job Locations US-MA-Boston
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 days ago(7/22/2026 6:38 PM)
Job ID
2026-10509
Openings
1
Job Category
Data Analytics & Insights

Job Description

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Patient Safety Systems Principal Analyst serves as the business administrator for the GPS systems including the Global Safety Database (Oracle Argus). This position is responsible for providing oversight and management of the administration, maintenance and business function operational support of databases, with responsibility for more complex assignments.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, configuration and implementation of advanced/complex system upgrades
  • Create complex custom and ad hoc reports to meet growing business needs.
  • Work closely with GPS management and business users to understand requirements and recommend solutions.
  • Daily troubleshooting and problem resolution for end users
  • Lead ongoing application administration tasks, coordination of the change control process to ensure timely development, testing and release of updates
  • Project Management responsibility for GPS projects as assigned
  • Work/Collaborate with Data, Technology and Engineering (DTE) teams
  • Other projects and activities requested of department management.

                                                                                                                                       

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or related scientific engineering fields
  • Minimum 5 years safety systems experience is required or the combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced Oracle Argus Safety systems experience (configuration and operational support) is required
  • Advanced knowledge of Reporting Tools (RxLogix PV Reports, Toad/Toad Data Point, OBIEE or Power BI)
  • Create complex custom/aggregate and ad-hoc reports to meet growing business needs.
  • Strong presentation, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • High proficiency in Oracle SQL
  • Substantial experience in hands-on analysis and application support in a Windows O/S application environment supporting multi-tiered application architecture to include web based application clients
  • Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA, EMA regulatory requirements as they apply to pharmacovigilance and working knowledge of safety database, and system life-cycle concepts
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

Pay Range

$85 - $95/hr

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

 

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No C2C or Third-Party Vendors

 

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