Principal Statistical Programmer - FSP (Permanent Homebased) m/w/d

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Collaborative team environment

Access to in-house technology

Excellent career development

Work-Life Balance emphasis

Diverse therapeutic areas

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to deliver advanced programming solutions across complex studies. You will plan and coordinate integrated programming efforts and provide internal consulting on specifications and user needs.

You will lead programming activities, manage timelines, mentor SP team members, and ensure adherence to standards in a fast-paced life sciences environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified in the job requirements.
• 7+ years of Statistical Programming experience in Life Sciences.
• Strong knowledge of data standards (CDISC/ADaM/SDTM).
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and clinical drug development processes.

Responsibilities

• The programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs for tables, figures, and listings.
• Programming of analysis datasets (derived datasets) and transfer files for clients.
• Programming quality control checks for the source data and reporting data issues.
• Interpret project requirements and develop specifications for complex studies.
• Provide advanced technical expertise and mentoring to SP teams.

Skills

Statistical programming leadership

Communication with clients

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Maths, Computer science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

SAS Graph

SAS Macro Language

CDISC/ADaM/SDTM

Job description

Job Overview

As a Principal Statistical Programmer you will provide advanced technical expertise to develop process methodology for the department to meet internal and external clients’ needs, across complex projects and studies.

This involves planning and coordinating the development of integrated programming solutions, serving the full spectrum of statistical programming needs.

You will provide internal consulting services, including specifications and user needs analysis for complex project or client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• The programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs for use in creating statistical tables, figures, and listing
• The programming of analysis datasets (derived datasets) and transfer files for internal and external clients
• The programming quality control checks for the source data and to report the data issues periodically
• Ability to interpret project level requirements and develop programming specifications, as appropriate, for complex studies.
• Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and independently bring project solutions to SP teams.
• Fulfil project responsibilities at the level of technical team lead for single complex studies or group of studies.
• Directly communicate with internal and client statisticians and clinical team members to ensure appropriate understanding of requirements and project timelines.
• Estimate programming scope of work, manage resource assignments, communicate project status and negotiate/re-negotiate project timelines for deliverables.
• Use and promote the use of established standards, SOP and best practices.
• Provide training and mentoring to SP team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Maths, Computer science, Statistics, or related field
• 7+ years’ Statistical Programming experience within the Life Science Industry
• Strong Efficacy experience
• Advanced knowledge of statistics, programming and/or clinical drug development process
• Advanced knowledge of computing applications such as R, SAS, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language
• Advanced knowledge of relevant Data Standards (such as CDISC/ADaM/SDTM)

Benefits

• Global exposure
• Variety of therapeutic areas
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being

This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship

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