Senior Statistical Programmer 1

Worldwide; India; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in Kochi is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to lead programming and drive continuous improvement in the function. You will develop, test and execute SAS programs for SDTM and ADaM datasets, tables, figures and listings (TFLs) for complex studies.

You will review study specifications, mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating across internal teams and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Advanced SAS programming skills with expert knowledge in SAS/Macro, Proc Report and ODS.
• Good working knowledge in SAS/Graph, Proc SQL, SAS/STAT.
• Minimum 4 years of previous related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and execute SAS programs for SDTM/ADaM datasets, TFLs.
• Review specifications for SDTM/ADaM datasets and safety data.
• Serve as programming project lead on complex studies and coordinate tasks.

Skills

SAS programming

SAS macro

Proc Report

ODS

SAS/Graph

Proc SQL

SAS/STAT

leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

## Senior Statistical Programmer 1Apply: Hybrid: Kochi: Trivandrum: Full time: Posted Today: JR103027**Who we are**We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.**Why Worldwide**We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!\\*SUMMARY: To perform the lead programming role, lead continuous improvement in the programming function’s operating systems and provide consultancy across the function\\*\\*RESPONSIBILITIES:\\*\\_Some team members may focus on a limited number of these responsibilities depending on requirements. \\_\\_Tasks may include but are not limited to:\\_Develop, test and execute SAS programs to produce and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets, tables, figures and listings (TFL).Perform review and provide guidance on the development of the clinical database specification, data transfer agreement/specification, specification of tables, figures and listings (TFL) shells.Develop and review specification for SDTM datasets and ADaM datasets for safety data, TFL shells and other specifications, e.g. patient profiles, OPS reports.Develop and review electronic data submission package (SDTM annotated CRF, define.xml, Study/Analysis Data Reviewer's Guide) for high complexity studies.Serve as a programming project lead on a complex study (e.g. adaptive design, integrated safety/efficacy study) to distribute and oversee tasks for the programming team, communicate with internal and external clients, plan and execute delivery, and manage resources and competing project priorities effectively. Ensure budget and scope of project work remain aligned.Manage the study documentation flow as per Worldwide SOP and other procedural documentation including timely document submission to eTMF. Be able to describe and explain Worldwide documentation and eTMF requirements.Contribute to department process improvement including creating and testing standard SAS Macros, maintaining the required validation documentation.Provide consultancy to Clinical Data Managers, Statistical Programmers and Biostatisticians on programming, clinical and analysis data standards (CDISC) and electronic data submission requirements.Develop and provide Statistical Programmers with training and coaching on the Biostatistical Operations department process, infrastructure and tools, collaboration with other internal and external parties and the role of the statistical programmer.Develop knowledge of SAS (including BASE, GRAPH, MACRO, ODS, SQL) and other software applications (e.g. Excel, Visual Basic, Word). Develop regulatory standards knowledge in computer systems, systems validation, Good Clinical Practice, clinical data management, clinical/statistical reporting and regulatory submission requirements etc.Act as subject matter expert for internal and external quality audits and inspections.Ensure all activities performed by the study team are in compliance with Worldwide and sponsor quality requirements, relevant ICH and regulatory authority standards, e.g. FDA 21 CFR Part 11, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Act as a mentor for junior department members.Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.\\*OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: \\*The job holder must be computer literate and numerate with a willingness to adapt to various computer systems.Hands-on expert level project statistical programmer experienced in providing programming leadership to projects.Statistical programming skills and knowledge across a broad range of applications together with key competencies in customer focus, delivering on commitments, building strong relationships, communicating and influencing, and embracing innovation and change.It is essential that the job holder to possess strong analytical skills and attentiveness to detail.\\*REQUIREMENTS:\\*Educated to degree level or equivalent.The jobholder has advanced SAS programming skills with expert knowledge in SAS/Macro, Proc Report and ODS. Good working knowledge in SAS/Graph, Proc SQL, SAS/STAT.Minimum 4 years of previous related experience.Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.The company reserves the right to amend this job description in consultation with the employee to reflect changes in its organisational structure or to the job itself in line with emerging business needs