Statistical Programming, Sr Manager

Amgen; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Biostatistical Programming Senior Manager to lead statistical programming efforts for rare disease products. This pivotal role involves ensuring the accuracy of clinical study results and submissions while driving programming strategies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to mentor staff, all within a culture that values innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers the chance to transform your career while impacting healthcare positively.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible work models

Annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Qualifications

• Experience in statistical programming in the pharmaceutical industry is essential.
• Leadership in managing programming activities and staff is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Statistical Programming deliverables for assigned product areas.
• Drive programming strategies and monitor project progress.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to programming staff.

Skills

Statistical Programming

SAS Graph

SAS STAT

SAS Macro

SQL

R Programming

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in relevant field

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

SAS

Statistical Software

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease – we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will ensure all statistical aspects pertaining to clinical activities meet required standards and are statistically accurate. The Biostatistical Programming Senior Manager (Product Lead Programmer) leads a group of Rare Disease and/or other therapeutic area products. This Senior Manager will be accountable and responsible for Global Statistical Programming study results and submission activities for the assigned product areas.

1. Accountable and responsible for Global Statistical Programming (GSP) study deliverables and submission activities for a group of Amgen products.
2. Set and drive forward the programming strategies such as functional standards and industry requirements for the assigned product areas globally.
3. Plan and monitor progress of projects and address issues accordingly.
4. Support GSP Functional Service Provider (FSP) relationship and oversight; Ensure the product goals can be met via the FSP staff.
5. Provide GSP product level input to developing and managing resource plans and budgets for GSP.
6. Efficiently and effectively monitor and utilize assigned staff at product level according to priorities.
7. Lead and/or participate in departmental process improvement initiatives and cross-functional working groups.
8. Assist in study and system audits and inspections by internal and external bodies.
9. Develop, review, and implement Policies, SOPs and other controlled documents affecting GSP globally.
10. Provide hands-on support to the assigned product areas as required.
11. Provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
12. Provide input into career development plans for all staff on assigned projects.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Biostatistical Programming Senior Manager we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of statistical programming in Pharmaceutical industry experience OR Master’s degree and 6 years of statistical programming in Pharmaceutical industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of statistical programming in Pharmaceutical industry experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of statistical programming in Pharmaceutical industry experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of statistical programming in Pharmaceutical industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. In-depth knowledge of SAS Graph, SAS STAT, SAS Macro and SQL.
2. Advanced SAS analysis and reporting skills.
3. Prior regulatory submission experience.
4. Thorough understanding and experience with data quality and compliance checks.
5. Experience in software development life cycle (e.g., gathering user requirements, creating technical specifications, developing code, creating, and driving test plans).
6. Familiar with R Programming language.
7. Statistical programming experience in a clinical development environment.
8. Experience working effectively in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners.
9. Ability to lead and manage programmers in the successful and timely completion of all programming activities for a study or multiple studies from end to end.
10. Prior staff development leadership and project management experience.
11. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
12. Ability to effectively perform complex statistical programming and related tasks.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

1. A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
2. A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
3. Stock-based long-term incentives.
4. Award-winning time-off plans.
5. Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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