Stat Programmer Scientist

Iqvia Biotech; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Iqvia Biotech in India seeks an experienced Statistical Programmer to develop advanced programming solutions for complex studies, lead programming activities, and coordinate with internal and external clients.

You will design specifications, ensure quality control, and mentor SP team members while adhering to CDISC/ADaM/SDTM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with substantial experience.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics, programming and drug development processes.
• Strong SAS programming expertise and familiarity with CDISC standards.
• Ability to lead programming activities for complex studies and mentor others.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming, testing, and documentation for statistical tables, figures and listings.
• Program analysis datasets and transfer files for clients and internal teams.
• Lead SP projects for single complex studies or groups of studies.
• Communicate with statisticians and clinical teams to ensure timelines.
• Mentor SP team members and promote standards and best practices.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistics

Programming leadership

Communication

Clinical drug development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Base SAS

SAS Graph

SAS Macro Language

CDISC

ADaM

SDTM

Job description

Job Summary

At a team/site/staff level, provide advanced 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Maths, Computer science, Statistics or related field and 4 years relevant experience Req Or
• Masters Degree Maths, Computer science, Statistics or related field and 3 years relevant experience Pref
• Typically requires 7+ years of prior relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree
• Requires advanced knowledge of job area, and broad knowledge of a other related job areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Advanced 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, where applicable
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for mathematical calculations and problem solving
• Advanced knowledge of relevant Data Standards (such as CDISC/ADaM/SDTM)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients