Statistical Programmer Scientist

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks an experienced Stat Programmer Scientist to provide advanced technical expertise for developing programming solutions across statistical programming. You will plan and coordinate integrated programming efforts for studies, supervise SP team members, and interact with client statisticians to ensure timely deliverables.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience with deep knowledge of statistics, clinical drug development processes, and SAS tools, along with strong leadership

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in maths, computer science, statistics or related field with several years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics, programming and clinical drug development processes.
• Proficiency with Base SAS, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with CDISC/ADaM/SDTM data standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs for tables, figures, and listings.
• Program analysis datasets and transfer files for internal and external clients.
• Conduct programming quality control checks and report data issues.
• Interpret project requirements and develop programming specifications for complex studies.
• Lead small teams or groups of studies and communicate with statisticians and clinical members to manage timelines.
• Estimate scope of work, allocate resources, and negotiate timelines.
• Promote use of standards, SOPs, and best practices.
• Provide training and mentoring to SP team members.

Skills

Statistical programming

SAS programming

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Maths/ CS/ Statistics or related field

Master's Degree in Maths/ CS/ Statistics or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Tools

Base SAS

SAS Graph

SAS Macro Language

Job description

Stat Programmer Scientist Job Overview 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.

Essential Functions

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree Maths, Computer science, Statistics or related field and 4 years relevant experience
• Req Or
• Master's 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

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

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Experience Level Mid Level