Sr. Scientist, Statistical Programming- PKPD Oncology- Hybrid
Sr. Scientist, Statistical Programming- PKPD Oncology- Hybrid
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$ 114700 - 180500
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Job Description
In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences) a distinguished department within our companys renowned Research and Development division quantitative scientists in partnership with other subject matter experts apply state-of-the art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery development regulatory approval manufacturing and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health.
This position provides high quality statistical programming analysis and reporting deliverables for global PK modeling and simulation stakeholders spanning all therapeutic areas. The senior programmer will gather and interpret user requirements retrieve the required data transform the data into modeling-ready analysis datasets and develop tables and figures according to the modeling analysis plans. The programmer will take on a data stewardship leadership role and be accountable for the creation of modeling data from original data source(s) to final modeling dataset. The programmer will be a key collaborator with modelers statisticians and other project stakeholders.
Primary Activities:
Programmatically synthesize preclinical data into analysis ready structures from varied data sources
Create modeling-ready datasets by integrating PK PD and covariate data
Produce tables and graphics for inclusion in study reports and regulatory submissions
Ensure programmatic traceability from data source to modeling result
Support the development of programming standards to enable efficient and high-quality production of programming deliverables
Produce SAS transport files and associated documentation for regulatory submissions
Education and Minimum Requirement:
BA/BS in Computer Science Statistics Applied Mathematics Life Sciences Engineering or related field plus 5-9 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment
MS in Computer Science Statistics Applied Mathematics Life Sciences Engineering or related field plus 3-7 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment
Department Required Skills and Experience:
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively
Effective written oral and presentation skills
Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data analyses tables graphics listings)
A project leader; completes tasks independently at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
Position Specific Required Skills and Experience:
Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps procedures SAS/MACRO SAS/GRAPH
Designs and develops complex programming algorithms
Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; understanding of statistical or pharmacokinetic terminology and concepts; Implements statistical methods not currently available through commercial software packages.
Demonstrated ability to work in an exploratory environment handling non-standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements knowledge of pharmaceutical development processes
Efficiently manipulates clinical trial datasets including complex data preprocessing filtering and manipulation; programming expertise with clinical endpoint data (efficacy and safety) and pharmacokinetic data (raw concentration data derived PK parameters).
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Familiarity with pharmacokinetics modeling and simulation datasets and analyses
Experience with at least one other software than SAS (e.g. R Splus NonMem)
Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life-cycle (SDLC)
Utilizes and contributes to the development of standard departmental SAS macros
Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies
Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staff
Active in professional societies
Oncology experience is a plus
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The salary range for this role is
$114700.00 - $180500.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.
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Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
