Senior Statistical Programmer I

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc
South Africa
ZAR 300 000 - 400 000
Job description

Overview

As a Senior Statistical Programmer I you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

  • Services rendered will adhere to the client's SOPs, WIs, policies, local regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP, etc.
  • Clear communication with partnering departments: Data Management, Statistics, Statistical Programming and Bio-analytical providers.
  • Ensures quality NONMEM input data (accurate, valid and complete) is provided to the Pharmacometrics Leaders within projected timelines for low to medium complexity projects.
  • Keeps oneself inspection ready and knowledgeable for current work by complying with relevant training requirements.
  • Programming and QC of NONMEM PK/PD datasets based on SDTM/ADAM datasets.
  • Follow up and QC of outsourced NONMEM datasets.
  • Prepare submission projects per internal PM guideline.
  • QC of existing, customized R packages used for standardization of Pharmacometric works (build testing suite of customized packages).
  • Completes programming tasks of medium to high complexity with high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
  • Critically reviews requirements and data, identifies gaps, suggests solutions, and applies expertise to improve efficiency of programming tasks and/or improve overall quality of programming deliverables. Involved as active driver in development of new PM standardization efforts.

Qualifications

You are:

  • BA/BSc degree in a health or science related field. IT degree can also be considered if working knowledge with R software.
  • Strong working knowledge of R software (important)
  • Interest in PK/PD and clinical trial concepts.
  • Studious and data driven person. Eye for detail is very important.
  • Proficient in speaking and writing in English. Effective communication skills, oral and written.
  • Knowledge of SDTM, ADAM and controlled terminology concepts.
  • Knowledge of PK/PD principles
  • Previous experience in applying standardization efforts for NONMEM file creation submission, and QC.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others
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