[PROJECT GIFTS]Manager, Statistical Programming

Objective of Position

Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst is accountable for development, verification, and documentation of SAS code on the assigned clinical project. This role is that of a SAS programmer who is capable of supporting programming requests of medium to high complexity in support of clinical trial reporting and submissions, with minimal guidance.

Main Accountabilities

·        Designs and develops statistical programs for the assigned project

·        Performs quality control in support of clinical R&D analysis and reporting

·        Assists in the review and input into project requirements

·        Maintains documentation as appropriate

·        Completes programming tasks of medium to high complexity

·        Critically reviews requirements and data, identifies gaps, suggests solutions and applies expertise on clinical R&D statistical programming activities

·        Mentors, trains junior programmers

Knowledge

·        This role requires an in-depth knowledge of SAS programming

·        This role requires a working knowledge of departmental processes, clinical R&D concepts and applicable health authority regulations

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, health statistics or other scientific field (or equivalent theoretical/technical depth) is required

·        Minimum of 6 years (for bachelor)/3 years (for master) SAS programming experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in a pharmaceutical/clinical trial environment, is required

·        Experience in a pharmaceutical/clinical trial environment is preferred

·        Demonstrated written and verbal communications skill is required

·        Experience working with programmers in a team environment is preferred

Minimum Technical Knowledge and Skills

·        Expert knowledge of SAS programming. Knowledge of other statistical software (e.g., S-Plus, R, PASS) is preferred

·        Good communication skills in written and oral English