Senior Statistical Programmer

Work as a senior programmer on clinical and non-clinical trials; producing complex datasets and outputs to excellent quality whilst adhering to deliverable timelines. Good knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM implementation guidelines; producing, reviewing and updating complex data specifications; creating and debugging complex macros; understanding Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and output shells for day to day programming activities. Excellent team work ethos, willingness to help others and learn new skills from working in a team environment.

Employees may be required to perform some or all of the following:
· Program and validate datasets and SDTMs, including complex efficacy, labs, etc.
· Program complex non efficacy outputs/ figures
· Perform Senior Review and Deliver QC of non- statistical output

· Develop and debug complex macros

• Become involved in developing the standard macro library and take responsibility to implement standard macros within a study
  · Create, QC and update complex dataset specifications (including efficacy) for single/ multiple studies, ISS/ISEs, etc
  · Review more complex study design SAP without supervision
  · Review all shells without supervision and provide feedback
  · Knowledge, interpretation and implementation of current SDTM, ADAM standards
  · Knowledge of FDA CRT requirements including define.xml and define.pdf
  · Lead team and be responsible for creation of CRT packages
  · Become familiar with and follow study documentation
  · Lead a team for furthering programming development
  · Ensure the principles in the PHASTAR checklist are followed rigorously
  · Archive study documentation following instructions in supplied SOPs
  · Act as a Lead programmer on multiple studies under same project, ensuring quality and timely delivery
  · Liaise with Study Statistician and Project Manager regarding resourcing and deliverables
  · Responsible for study level resources
  · Attend and input to company resourcing meeting
  · Point of contact for programming issues for the team, proactively ensuring everything is working cohesively
  · Persuade stakeholders to follow best practice within a trial
  · Develop and deliver company-wide training as and when required
  · Create, review and update processes and SOPs
  · Take responsibility for study compliance with SOPs and processes

• Educated to BSc or above within Computer Science, Mathematics or a Science related discipline
  · SAS Programming Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
  · SAS Programming Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
  · Good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation.
  · Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements
  · Experience of programming to SDTM and ADaM standards

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Originally posted on Himalayas