Programming Manager

Overview

Work as a experienced programmer across multiple clinical studies; supporting regulatory submission activities; producing and validating datasets and outputs to excellent quality whilst adhering to deliverable timelines. Good knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM implementation guidelines working with minimal guidance in this area; producing, reviewing and updating non-efficacy/non-complex data specifications; creating and debugging macros; reviewing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), including study specific ISS/ISE and DSMB SAPs and output shells with a view to commenting from a programming perspective. Excellent team work ethos, proactive at managing workload, willingness to help others and learn new skills from working in a team environment. Line managing members of staff, contributing to management meetings

Responsibilities

Employees may be required to perform some or all of the following:

· Program and validate datasets and SDTMs, including complex efficacy, labs, etc.

· Become independent technical expert

· Program complex non efficacy outputs/ figures

· Perform Senior Review and Deliver QC of non- statistical output

· Coordinate and perform code reviews

· Become involved in developing the standard macro library and take responsibility to implement standard macros within a study

· Validate and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on standard macros

· Identify macros requirements, communicate and perform training

· Create, QC and update complex dataset specifications (including efficacy) for single/ multiple studies, ISS/ISEs, etc

· Implement and coordinate development and maintenance of PHASTAR standard specifications

· Be an SDTM and ADAM expert providing consultancy, advice and training

· Be an CRT expert providing consultancy, advice and training

· Be aware of up and coming changes to CRT and define.xml standards and regulatory guidelines and requirements

· Implement and coordinate the development and maintenance of PHASTAR CRT tools

· Become familiar with and follow study documentation

· Strategic Leadership for the growth of the group in line with company objectives

· Ensure the principles in the PHASTAR checklist are followed rigorously

· Develop archiving systems and processes

· Ensure documentation for direct reports is audit ready at all times

· Act as a Lead programmer on multiple studies and project, ensuring quality and timely delivery

· Liaise with Study Statistician and Project Manager regarding resourcing and deliverables

· Responsible for study level resources and resolving resourcing issues with direct reports

· Attend and input to company resourcing meeting

· Point of contact for programming issues for the team, proactively ensuring everything is working cohesively

· Persuade stakeholders to follow best practice within a trial

· Develop and deliver internal and external training; identify non-technical training needs for direct reports

· Identify areas where new processes are required and work with Operational Excellence team to implement new processes

Qualifications

· Educated to BSc or above within Computer Science, Mathematics or a Science related discipline

· SAS Programming Experience within the pharmaceutical industry

· Good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation.

· Experience of regulatory submissions and associated industry guidance

· Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements

· Knowledge of SDTM and ADaM CDISC standards

About Phastar

Phastar is an award-winning biometrics and data science CRO, trusted by pharma, biotech, and medical device companies worldwide. With a global team of data specialists, we bring expertise, precision, and pace to every trial, because behind every data point is a patient waiting for treatment.

We transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence, helping accelerate drug development, and bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Awards & Recognition

SCRIP – Best Contract Research Organization, Specialist Provider

Citeline – 2025 Award Winner

Fierce CRO Awards – Recognized Industry Leader

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