Sr. Analyst, Stats Programming

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,800 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego seeks a Statistical Programmer with experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. This role focuses on deadlines for clinical data evaluation and SAS programming.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA degree, 4+ years of experience in statistical programming, and a thorough understanding of related regulatory guidelines. A strong project management background and excellent communication skills are also essential.

Compensation includes an annual salary between $110,800 and $151,000, plus benefits like a retirement plan and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a statistical programmer in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• At least three years serving in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of SDTM domains and ADaM data sets.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops SAS programs to evaluate clinical data.
• Generates SDTM domains and analysis data sets.
• Acts as a primary project team representative.

Skills

SAS programming

Project management

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS/BA degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics or related discipline

Master's degree or PhD in related field

Tools

SAS (Base, Stat, Macro, graph)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Designs, develops, tests, maintains, validates, and documents SAS programs to evaluate clinical data and meet the project requirements for SAS statistical programming efforts for clinical and non‑clinical projects and studies. Provides technical expertise to the development of programming standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary project team representative, delegating work as appropriate
• Generates SDTM domains, ADaM data sets, and Define.xml files with proficiency in creating specification files for these domains
• Generates analysis data sets, tables, figures, and listings to support the analysis of clinical trials data
• Reviews output across programs to ensure consistency
• Reviews, maintains, and approves study documents per standard procedures
• Provides programming support to supplemental or exploratory analyses for regulatory agencies or any other internal and external ad‑hoc requests
• Programs, tests, and documents global utility programs and tools in accordance with standards and validation procedures
• Provides technical expertise to the development of programming standards and procedures, technical expertise in the areas of analysis and reporting
• Participates in the development and/or maintenance of departmental procedures and standards
• Performs programming using techniques such as macro language, advanced data manipulation, and statistical procedures
• Implements data management plans designed to meet project and protocol deadlines
• Acts as a liaison between clinical management, subcommittees and project teams as needed
• May train and mentor new programmers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Skills and Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline AND 4+ years experience in the Biopharmaceutical (or CRO) industry as a statistical programmer with advanced knowledge of SAS, (Base, Stat, Macro, graph). In addition, must have at least three years of experience serving in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Experience managing projects OR Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline AND 2+ years of similar experience noted above OR PhD in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline AND similar experience as noted above
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work
• Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas
• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
• Ability to work as part of a team; may train lower levels
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communications, problem‑solving, analytical thinking skills
• Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and ability to coordinate workload and meet established deadlines
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required as is the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates strong knowledge with industry standards, such as the ICH guidelines, CDISC data structures, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA guidelines
• Strong programming skills in SAS, (Base, Stat, Macro, graph), R, STAT or similar
• Strong knowledge of SDTM domains, ADaM data sets, and Define.xml files with proficiency in creating specification files for these domains
• Strong knowledge of writing, validating, and documenting statistical programs, and of creating integrated programming libraries and systems
• Strong understanding of relational databases and experience working with complex data systems

Benefits

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $110,800.00–$151,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity‑based long‑term incentive program.

Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.