Mgr. Stat Programming

IQVIA India; Karnataka; Remote; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA India is seeking a Manager, Statistical Programming to lead a multi-project SP team across PAN India. You will hire, train, and supervise staff, set procedures, and allocate resources to meet deadlines.

You will serve as lead statistical programmer on projects and provide expert SAS/database guidance to clients and internal teams, driving quality and efficiency. This role demands strong leadership and communication across matrix teams.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of SAS and technical database skills is required.
• Knowledge of statistics and the clinical drug development process is needed.
• Proven staff management, leadership, and motivational skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills, metrics calculations, and time management are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Effective mentoring and coaching capabilities are important.
• Ability to drive business and financial results and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Statistical Programming staff across projects.
• Develop, implement, and refine SOPs, performance measures, and training programs.
• Allocate resources according to multi-project requirements and deadlines.
• Serve as lead statistical programmer on projects.
• Provide advanced technical expertise for clients and internal teams.
• Review processes and methodology for SP standards and validation procedures.
• Hold bi-monthly meetings to cover project status, budgets, and risks.
• Develop plans to measure and improve employee engagement globally.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and technological needs across projects.
• Communicate leadership messages effectively to staff and teams.
• Substitute for direct reports during absences and turnover, as needed.
• Participate in bid defenses, KOMs, RFIs/RFPs, and budgets as applicable.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Statistical programming

Education

Master's Degree Computer science or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

Project Role: Mgr. Stat Programming

Work Experience: 8+ Years

Work location: PAN India

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.

Technical responsibilities:

1. Serve as a Stat Programming consultant for other members of the department and staff members from other Biostatistics departments within the company.
2. Maintain knowledge and awareness of developments in statistical programming.
3. May participate as high level lead Stat Programmer on major project(s).
4. Provide advanced technical expertise for internal and external clients.
5. Independently bring project solutions to SP teams and the Statistical Programming department.
6. Provide expert review of process and methodology development work with regard to SP standards and validation procedures.
7. 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.
8. Develop and implement plans for measuring and improving employee engagement, ensuring global consistency.
9. 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.
10. Efficiently conveying messages from leadership to direct reports and teams, as well as effectively communicating issues and opportunities up to leadership.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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 10+ years relevant experience.
• 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.