Senior Statistical Programmer (Remote)

Job Overview:

Hiring for Senior Statistical Programmer (Remote) FSP: can be based anywhere in USA/ Canada #LI-REMOTE

• Develop SAS programs for SDTM, ADaM, client-defined analysis datasets, Patient Profiles, Tables, Listings and Graphs in support of the Statistical Analysis Plan, posters, manuscripts, Integrated of Summary of Safety (ISS) and Integrated Summary of Efficacy (ISE)
• Provide technical planning to include overseeing the set-up of key macros and SAS programs.
• Act as a Lead Programmer for projects
• Represent Statistical Programming at internal and client meetings
• Act as a Statistical Programming consultant to clients and internal customers in related disciplines e.g. Clinical Data Management, Project Management and Medical Writing.
• Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills, a proactive approach and a willingness to make decisions on a regular basis.
• Ensure quality of personal work and the work of the team when acting as a Lead Programmer
• Prioritize personal workload and that of teammates; perform work with minimal supervision
• Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables; development of technical solutions to abstract problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Advise Senior Statistical Programming Staff of changes in scope of projects to enable the timely development of change orders.
• Good experience with CDISC standards including Define.xml files.
• Display a positive attitude at all times, promoting and contributing to good team spirit in a professional environment.
• Review draft and final production runs for project to ensure quality and consistency.
• Represent Statistical Programming during client audits ensuring study documentation is maintained and filed according to Covance by Labcorp processes.
• Assist with interviewing and selection of potential candidates
• Carry out all activities according to Covance by Labcorp SOPs working within the framework of the Quality management System and to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Provide ongoing training and mentoring within Statistical Programming to ensure thorough knowledge of the processes used and the ongoing technical development.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Education/Qualifications: Minimum Required:

• BSc in a computing, life science, mathematical or statistical subject.
• A high computing content is considered to be beneficial; however proven computing skills are most important.
• Alternative academic qualifications or experience are assessed to ensure equivalent background.

Experience: Minimum Required:

• Typically 3-5 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
• Knowledge of CDISC requirements