Senior Statistical Programmer

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an experienced Statistical Programmer to join our SP team in Bengaluru. The role focuses on SDTM, ADaM, and TLF development, with SAS programming and exposure to R. You will interpret complex study requirements, coordinate programming tasks, and ensure quality by QC of outputs.

You will mentor team members, lead programming efforts for complex studies, and interact with clients and statisticians to ensure timelines and deliverables are met in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of strong experience in SDTM, ADaM, and TLF development.
• Proficient SAS programming with exposure to R.
• Experience in Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies preferred.
• Ability to plan, code, test, and document statistical programs for tables, figures and listings.
• Interpret project requirements and develop programming specifications for complex studies.
• Provide technical expertise and drive project solutions with clients and SP teams.
• Lead technical work for single complex studies or groups of studies.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, and document statistical programs for tables, figures, and listings.
• Program analysis datasets (derived datasets) and transfer files for clients and internal use.
• Perform programming quality control checks on source data and report data issues.
• Communicate requirements and timelines with internal statisticians and clinical teams.
• Mentor SP team members and promote SOPs and best practices.

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

SDTM

ADaM

TLF development

Real-World Evidence

Job description

• 7-10 years of strong experience in SDTM, ADaM, and TLF development.
• Working knowledge of SAS Programming, with exposure to R Programming a plus.
• Experience in Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies is preferred but not mandatory.
• Perform, plan co-ordinate and implement the following for complex studies: (i) the programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs for use in creating statistical tables, figures, and listing and (ii) the programming of analysis datasets (derived datasets) and transfer files for internal and external clients and (iii) the programming quality control checks for the source data and 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 and Statistical Programming department, for complex studies.
• Fulfill 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 and Statistical Programming department staff.