Principal, Statistical Programmer

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Job Description

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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

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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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