Principal Statistical Programmer

ProPharma Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma Group is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to support life sciences projects. The role involves statistical programming, dataset creation, and collaboration with teams to ensure the accuracy of clinical trial data. Applicants should have a background in statistics or a related field, along with relevant experience in the outsourcing industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical programming within a CRO.
• Experience with CDISC data structures like SDTM and ADaM.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical programming and validation for clinical trials.
• Coordinate programming activities for timely deliveries.
• Mentor less-experienced statistical programmers.

Skills

Statistical programming

SAS

R

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline

Job description

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners' most high-profile drug and device programs.

The Principal Statistical Programmer position is responsible for organizing and producing datasets and tables listings and figures for life sciences-related projects including clinical trials.

Essential Functions:

• Provide statistical programming and validation for life sciences-related projects including clinical trial datasets and tables, listings, and figures.

• Coordinate programming activities among the study programmers to achieve timely deliveries.

• Access and convert data to SAS datasets and other file types from database management system and PC file formats (e.g., Microsoft Excel, text files).

• Work with external vendors to develop and/or monitor the content and structure of SAS datasets and other files.

• Oversee programming activities by external vendors (e.g., CROs).

• Work closely with statisticians and other statistical programmers to generate and validate outputs to ensure accuracy and ensure the quality and soundness of statistical programming algorithms.

• Provide input to specifications of tabulation and analysis datasets, validation plans, and other related documents

• Review data submission packages including define files, and data reviewers guide documents.

• Mentor less-experienced statistical programmers.

• Contribute to infrastructure development in the form of macro library and other initiative development.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of statistical programming within a CRO.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams and with external partners.

• Ability to program in SAS and/or R.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or a combination of other education with 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Outsourcing industry experience required.

• Experience with CDISC data structures, such as SDTM and ADaM.

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

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