Principal Statistical Programmer

Perform the role of a Lead Statistical Programmer including leading oversight of partnership

Plan, execute and oversee all programming activities on a study, including but not limited to, resource estimation, working within budget, meeting timelines, maximizing quality, interaction with other departments and the client, etc.

Develop and maintain SAS programs to create complex SDTM and ADaM datasets and TFLs, and perform QC of SDTM, ADaMs and TFLs

Produce Define XML/PDFs, Analysis Results Metadata (ARM), aCRFs and Reviewers Guides to support SDTMs and ADaMs

Develop and/or lead the development of complex specifications for SDTMs and ADaM datasets and contribute to the development of Covance and Client standards

Review SAPs and TFL shells from a programming perspective for studies and advise on the development of complex TFL shells from a programming perspective

Mentor programmers in the processes around SDTMs, ADaMs and TFLs and Study Lead processes, ensuring adherence to department practices and processes

Facilitate advanced technical expertise

Respond to QA and client audits and represent the department in all types of audits

Participate in partnership Bid Defenses in order to win new packages of business

Continually identify and suggest ways to improve the efficiency, quality and productivity of statistical programming

Experience:

Typically, 7 years of SAS programming experience in the CRO or Pharmaceutical industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

Extensive experience as lead statistical programmer on complex studies in clinical research.

Substantial knowledge of all aspects of clinical trials from initial study set-up to study completion. Complete knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures used within a Statistical Programming environment and the ability to communicate to programmers and non-programmers alike.

Broad knowledge of all CDISC requirements related to SDTM and ADaM, including define.xml, Reviewer's Guide and submission standards.