Statistical Programmer

Mission statements

• The Statistical Programmer will work with Medical Affairs biostatisticians and MedHub biostatistics and programming personnel to implement statistical analysis plans and provide QC d data packages including tables, figures, and listings for use in publications (i.e. abstracts, posters, oral, presentations, and manuscripts)
• The Statistical Programmer will develop, implement, and document non-routine macros and advanced techniques
• The Statistical Programmer will ensure SOPs are followed and timelines and quality are met

Collaboration

• Local biostatistics and programming teams
• Global Medical Affairs biostatisticians
• Global Medical Affairs Scientific Communications personnel

Duties Responsibilities

People

• Develop and maintain effective relationships and collaborations with the end stakeholders (Medical community) and local biostatistics and programming team members within the allocated Global business unit and product - with an objective to develop statistical data outputs

Performance/Process

• Conduct appropriate post-hoc statistical analyses of clinical trial data
• Design, develop, test, implement, and document statistical programming in high-level software packages e.g. SAS
• Produce well documented data packages that include tables, listings, and figures
• Closely follow QC plans and timelines set by senior members of the MedHub biostatistics and programming team
• Remain current on advanced programming methods

Customer

• Work closely with Global Medical Affairs biostatisticians to identify statistical analysis needs and assist in developing assigned deliverables

Knowledge, Skills Competencies / Language

• Stakeholder management
• Ability to manage timelines
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Advanced SAS programming skills
• Excellent English language knowledge - written and spoken

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science, or related field
• Masters degree 1-2 years/B.Sc. 3-6 years of relevant experience required

Requirements of the job

• Advanced SAS and other statistical computing software skills in a clinical data environment across multiple therapeutic areas
• Expertise in the use of data management applications and database/file structures, specifically with respect to CDISC requirements
• Autonomy in the management of activities; ability to manage multiple conflicting high priority deadlines
• Capacity to respond to unscheduled changes in project workload