Principal, Statistical Programmer

Alira Health; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alira Health is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead and support statistical programming on client clinical projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables within agreed timelines. The role emphasizes CDISC SDTM/ADaM, dataset programming and validation, and adherence to SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in statistical programming, strong SAS skills, and knowledge of clinical research principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/MSc in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of statistical programming experience.
• Excellent SAS programming skills.
• Knowledge of R is a plus.
• Strong understanding of clinical research principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming activities on clinical projects, including complex studies.
• Specify, program and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets.
• Develop and validate tables, listings and figures.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards.
• Provide mentoring to junior programmers and support training.
• Prepare documentation and participate in audits as needed.

Skills

SAS programming

R language

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc Computer Science

BSc Mathematics

BSc Statistics

Job description

Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don't limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.

Job Description

ROLE

The Principal Statistical Programmer will support and lead statistical programming activities conducted on client clinical projects, including complex projects ; producing high quality deliverables to a greed timelines and following relevant standard operating procedures . The principal statistical programmer will also s upport in the effective deploy ment of project resources and will s upport the maintenance of an eff icient statistical programming department .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead statistical programm ing activities on clinical projects including complex projects
• Provide support in the identification of changes in project scope and potential risks to contractual delivery
• Act as support statistical programmer on clinical projects
• Specify , program and validat e CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets
• Specify, program and validat e the statistical analysis results including analysis datasets, tables, listings and figures
• Produc e and review CDISC documentation
• Creat e and validat e randomization lists
• Ens ur e compliance to SOPs
• Report deviations, KPIs, customer complaints and managing CAPAs
• Provid e supervision on tasks carried out by statistical programmers
• Provid e guidance and mentoring to programming team members on procedures and technical standards
• Prepar e and perform internal or external training on statistical programming techniques
• Identify , implement and develop new techniques, solutions , tools and product s
• I dentify areas for efficiency or process improvement
• Lead internal initiatives to improve department processes
• Communicat e effectively with internal and external project team s
• Report issues to Project Manager/ Associate Director in an appropriate timeframe
• Support Quality Assurance in internal and external audits
• Support the maintenance of an effective statistical programming department
• Conduct other statistical programming related activities as required

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• BSc/MSc or equivalent with experience, preferably in Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics
• At least 5 years of experience in statistical programming
• Excellent SAS programming skills
• Knowledge of R language is a plus
• Very good k nowledge of principles and techniques for clinical research

TECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLS

• Good English communication
• Good computer skills, with proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Quality focused and results orientated
• Confident leader of teams
• Ability to effectively prioritize
• Trustworthy and strong t eam p layer
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to explain complex Statistical Programming concepts clearly
• Analytical thinking and p roblem s olving s kills
• Innovative thinker

Languages

• English

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS): Computer and Information Science
• Bachelor of Science (BS): Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science (BS): Statistics

Contract Type

Regular

Salary Range

The final offer will be determined within the applicable location-specific range and will depend on the candidate's confirmed work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and role scope.