Senior Statistical Programmer in Pharmacometrics (PM) support (Clinical Trials)
Mexico City, Mexico
Santiago, Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lima, Peru
Quito, Ecuador
São Paulo, Brazil
Bogota, Colombia
Full time
R
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Job Overview
The Principal Stat Programmer plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of statistical programming across various clinical projects. This position demands **proficiency in R and SAS programming** and familiarity with **CDISC standards, particularly ADaM and SDTM models** . Key responsibilities include developing and validating complex data sets and outputs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes, and providing technical guidance on statistical methodologies and programming best practices. The role also involves mentoring junior programmers and contributing to the continuous improvement of programming workflows and standards, supporting the overall quality deliverables of the statistical programming department.
Essential Functions
- Develops and validates complex datasets and outputs using SAS programming, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards such as ADaM and SDTM models.
- Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to optimize statistical programming processes and enhance overall efficiency and accuracy.
- Provides technical guidance and expertise on statistical methodologies to support clinical trial projects and departments.
- Mentors and guides junior programmers, fostering their growth and development.
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of programming workflows and departmental standards.
- Ensures high‑quality deliverables from the statistical programming department by adhering to best practices and established protocols.
- Leads initiatives to enhance programming tools and techniques, driving innovation in statistical programming.
- Partners with leadership to align programming objectives with larger organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Statistics, Computer Science or related field.
- 2+ years working with efficacy analysis (Adam datasets & TLF's) and/or 4+ years on ADAM statistical programming on clinical trials.
- Hands‑on proficiency in R programming language (mandatory).
- Proficiency in SAS programming language.
- Advanced English (both written and spoken - tested during the interview process).
- Native language is required - LATAM: Spanish or Portuguese.
- Ability to lead/manage others. Capably leads and manages programming teams, ensuring adherence to standards and mentoring junior programmers.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information, sensitive project data and internal communications.
- Exercises sound judgment and decision‑making in selecting statistical methods and programming techniques.
- Effectively manages time and resources to deliver high‑quality programming outputs within tight deadlines.
- Executes projects efficiently, demonstrating strong project management skills to coordinate tasks and resources effectively.
- Demonstrates robust technical aptitude with a deep understanding of SAS programming and CDISC standards.
- Analyses and interprets financial data accurately to make informed decisions in statistical programming.
- Applies effective problem‑solving skills to overcome programming challenges and optimize workflows.
- Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills to document programming methodologies and procedures clearly to facilitate collaboration and improve statistical programming processes with cross‑functional teams.
- Inspires and motivates programming teams to align their work with organizational goals and quality standards.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Full time
R
**Job Overview**
Essential Functions
- Manage staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, assessing performance and guiding professional development, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
- Participate in the selection for hiring new employees by conducting candidate review and participating in the interviewing process. Ensure that new employees are properly onboarded and trained.
- Ensure that staff has the proper materials, systems access and training to complete job responsibilities. Provide oversight for the execution of the training plan, SOP review and training experiences, as applicable.
- Participate in the allocation of resources to clinical research projects by assigning staff to clinical studies based on their experience and training.
- Manage the quality of assigned staff's clinical work through regular review and evaluation of work product.
- Identifies quality risks and issues and create appropriate corrective action plans to prevent or correct deficiencies in performance of staff.
- Ensures that staff are meeting defined workload and quality metrics through regular review and reporting of findings as outlined by clinical operations management.
- May collaborate with other clinical teams and other functional leadership to manage project related challenges and to achieve exemplary customer service.
- Participates in corporate or organizational departmental quality or process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
- Prior clinical trial experience including experience in a management/leadership capacity or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines).
- Good leadership skills.
- Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English.
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
- Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
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