Principal, Statistical Programmer

Description

The company runs clinical research work for its clients, and this role sits in the statistical programming group.

The team works across sites and time zones and shares a common set of values: courage, accountability, honesty, inclusion, and lifting others up.

Referral candidates who have been sent a referral link by a connection at the company should apply through that link.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming on clinical projects, including complex ones, delivering high-quality output on schedule and in line with the relevant standard operating procedures.
• Help spot changes in project scope and risks to contract delivery.
• Serve as backup statistical programmer on clinical projects.
• Specify, program and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets.
• Specify, program and validate statistical analysis outputs, including analysis datasets, tables, listings and figures.
• Write and review CDISC documentation.
• Build and validate randomization lists.
• Make sure work follows the SOPs.
• Report deviations, KPIs and customer complaints, and manage CAPAs.
• Supervise tasks carried out by statistical programmers.
• Guide and mentor programming team members on procedures and technical standards.
• Prepare and deliver internal or external training on statistical programming techniques.
• Find, build and develop new techniques, solutions, tools and products.
• Look for ways to improve efficiency and processes, and lead internal initiatives that improve department processes.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external project teams.
• Escalate issues to the Project Manager or Associate Director in good time.
• Support Quality Assurance during internal and external audits.
• Help keep the statistical programming department running effectively.
• Carry out other statistical programming tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A BSc or MSc or equivalent experience, ideally in statistics, computer science or mathematics.
• At least 5 years of statistical programming experience.
• Strong SAS programming skills.
• Knowledge of R is a plus.
• Very good understanding of clinical research principles and techniques.
• Good English communication skills.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A focus on quality and results.
• Confidence leading teams.
• Ability to set priorities effectively.
• Trustworthy, and a strong team player.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to explain complex statistical programming concepts clearly.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• An innovative mindset.

Conditions

Regular contract.

Degree education in computer and information science, mathematics or statistics is listed as accepted.

Language: English.

The final offer falls within the location-specific pay range and depends on the confirmed work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity and role scope.