Senior Stat Programmer

IQVIA Argentina; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks an experienced statistical programmer to lead and develop process methodologies for the department. Plan and coordinate integrated programming solutions covering the full spectrum of statistical programming needs and provide internal consulting, including specifications and user needs analysis for complex projects.

Responsibilities include programming and testing of statistical programs for tables, figures and listings, database integration from multiple sources, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Program and co-ordinate programming and documentation for complex studies.
• Integrate databases from multiple studies or sources.
• Develop and co-ordinate programming documentation for complex studies.
• Provide advanced technical expertise and lead project solutions.
• Develop, implement and validate new process technologies and macros.
• Fulfill project responsibilities at the level of statistical team lead for complex studies.
• Estimate work, manage out-of-scope and forecast resources for studies.
• Provide training and guidance to lower level staff.

Skills

Statistics knowledge

Programming

Clinical drug development process

Base SAS

SAS Graph

SAS Macro Language

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Tools

SAS

SAS Graph

SAS Macro Language

Job description

Job Overview

Provide experienced technical expertise to develop process methodology for department to meet internal and external clients’ needs. Plan and coordinate the development of integrated programming solutions serving the full spectrum of statistical programming needs. Provide technical expertise and leadership to the department. Provide internal consulting services, including specifications and user needs analysis for complex project or client requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform, plan and co-ordinate the following for complex studies: (i) the programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs for use in creating statistical tables, figures, and listing summaries and (ii) the programming of analysis databases (derived datasets) and transfers of data for internal and external clients. May perform and plan the programming of database quality control checks.
• Program and plan the integration of databases from multiple studies or sources.
• Develop and co-ordinate programming documentation including plans and specifications, as appropriate, for complex studies.
• Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and independently bring project solutions to teams and department, for complex studies.
• Perform, plan and co-ordinate the development, implementation and validation of new process technologies, macros and applications.
• Fulfill project responsibilities at the level of statstical team lead for single complex studies or group of studies.
• Understand the Scope of Work, budget and quote assumptions, estimate the work completed, manage Out of Scope and resource forecasts for single studies. May manage project budget and resource requirements, and provide revenue forecasts for single studies.
• Provide training and guidance to lower level staff.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Computer science or related field and 3 years relevant experience Req Or
• Bachelor's Degree Computer science or related field and 4 years relevant experience Req
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree Req
• Knowledge of statistics, programming and/or clinical drug development process
• Advanced knowledge of computing applications such as Base SAS, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language
• Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

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

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