Principal, Statistical Programmer

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

ROLE

The Principal Statistical Programmer will support andlead statistical programming activities conducted on client clinical projects, including complex projects;producing high quality deliverables to agreed timelines and following relevant standard operating procedures. The principal statistical programmer will also support in the effective deployment ofproject resources and will supportthe maintenance of an efficient statistical programming department.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Lead statistical programming activities on clinical projects including complex projects

Provide support in the identification of changes in project scope and potential risks to contractual delivery

Act as support statistical programmer on clinical projects

Specify, programand validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets

Specify, programand validatethe statistical analysis results including analysis datasets, tables, listings and figures

Produce and review CDISC documentation

Create and validaterandomization lists

Ensure compliance to SOPs

Reportdeviations, KPIs, customer complaints and managing CAPAs

Provide supervision on tasks carried out by statistical programmers

Provide guidance and mentoring to programming team members on procedures and technical standards

Prepare and performinternal or external training on statistical programming techniques

Identify, implementand developnew techniques, solutions, tools and products

Identify areas for efficiency or process improvement

Leadinternal initiatives to improve department processes

Communicate effectively with internal and external project teams

Reportissues to Project Manager/Associate Directorin an appropriate timeframe

SupportQuality Assurance in internal and external audits

Supportthe maintenance of an effective statistical programming department

Conductother statistical programming related activities as required

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

BSc/MSc or equivalent with experience, preferably in Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics

At least 5 years of experience in statistical programming

Excellent SAS programming skills

Knowledge of R language is a plus

Very good knowledge of principles and techniques for clinical research

TECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLS

Good English communication

Good computer skills, with proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Quality focused and results orientated

Confident leader of teams

Ability to effectively prioritize

Trustworthy and strong teamplayer

Willingness to learn

Ability to explain complex Statistical Programming concepts clearly

Analytical thinking and problem solvingskills

Innovative thinker

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS): Computer and Information Science, Bachelor of Science (BS): Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (BS): Statistics

Contract Type

Regular

Salary Range

The final offer will be determined within the applicable location-specific range and will depend on the candidate’s confirmed work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and role scope.

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