Manager Stat Programmer

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Bengaluru, India seeks a senior Statistical Programming leader to manage a team, hire and train staff, and define procedures and performance metrics. The role requires overseeing multi-project allocations and acting as lead programmer on projects.

The candidate will develop SOPs, participate in bids and budgets, and guide junior staff while ensuring high quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 12 years' relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 6 years' relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced knowledge of SAS and technical database skills.
• Knowledge of statistics and clinical drug development process.
• Proven staff management, leadership, motivational and influencing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Effective mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Ability to drive business and financial results and assess risks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Statistical Programming staff on projects.
• Manage SP team including hiring, training, and supervision.
• Develop and implement SOPs, performance measures, and training programs.
• Plan resources for multi-project requirements and deadlines.
• Attend bid defenses, KOMs, RFIs/RFPs, and budgets.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and teams.
• Ensure coverage during absences.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Time management

Problem solving

Education

MS in Computer Science

BS in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAS

Database skills

Job description

Job Overview

Manage a team of Statistical Programming (SP) staff, including hiring, training, and supervising department members. Develop, recommend, and implement standard procedures, measures of performance, and training programs. Organize and allocate resources according to multi-project requirements and deadlines. Serve as lead statistical programmer on projects.

Job Overview

Manage a team of Statistical Programming (SP) staff, including hiring, training, and supervising department members. Develop, recommend, and implement standard procedures, measures of performance, and training programs. Organize and allocate resources according to multi-project requirements and deadlines. Serve as lead statistical programmer on projects.

Essential Functions

• Technical responsibilities:

i) Serve as a Stat Programming consultant for other members of the department and staff members from other Biostatistics departments within the company.

ii) Maintain knowledge and awareness of developments in statistical programming.

iii) May participate as high level lead Stat Programmer on major project(s).

iv) Provide advanced technical expertise for internal and external clients.

v) Independently bring project solutions to SP teams and the Statistical Programming department.

vi) Provide expert review of process and methodology development work with regard to SP standards and validation procedures.

• Hold at least bi-monthly meetings with direct reports to discuss, at a minimum: project status, including timelines, delivery updates, financial aspects of the group or project, and potential risks, associated mitigation and support required; status of any initiatives that they may be involved in; the team's utilization rates; the direct report's training and other administrative obligations, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and corporate training mandates; personnel issues; and career or training objectives.
• Develop and implement plans for measuring and improving employee engagement, ensuring global consistency.
• Collaborate with project leads to address work scheduling for current and projected projects, staffing needs, technological needs, and projected peak workloads, ensuring global consistency, where possible. Develop and manage associated action plans to hold members accountable.
• Efficiently conveying messages from leadership to direct reports and teams, as well as effectively communicating issues and opportunities up to leadership.
• Might be needed to serve as the designated substitute or alternatively ensure coverage is in place for direct reports during their absence or in case of turnover.
• Attend and participate in Bid Defenses, Kick off Meetings (KOM), as applicable. Support Request for Information (RFI), Request for Pricing (RFP), and budgets, as requested.
• Participate / Support internal and external audits and inspections, as required. Also ensure required staff is assigned, trained and prepared to support.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Computer science or related field and 12 years relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity Req Or
• Bachelor's Degree Computer science or related field and 6 years relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity Req
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree Req
• Advanced knowledge of SAS and technical database skills
• Knowledge of statistics and/or the clinical drug development process
• Proven Staff management skills, strong leadership, motivational and influencing skills.
• Strong organizational skills, metrics calculations, and time management skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Effective mentoring and developed coaching skills.
• Ability to achieve results through proactive communication and facilitation in a matrix service delivery environment with shared accountabilities
• Sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Ability to follow instructions/guidelines, utilize initiative and work independently.
• Understanding on basic Project Finance (EAC, forecasting, burn-rate monitoring and recognizing & pursuing OOS where appropriate)
• Ability to drive business and financial results – short and long term
• Ability to proactively evaluate risks and potential issues and seek solutions and discuss appropriately with direct reports, colleagues, and customers.
• Demonstrates good judgement in requesting input from senior staff. When requesting input, ensure clearly laying out the issue and required background details, articulating what support is needed; and what are the recommended actions.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.