ADS Programmer

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The Position

A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. Thats what makes us Roche.

This role is in Analytical Data Science a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. PDD Analytical Data Science teams are mobilized across the portfolio to generate data-driven insights identify opportunities for scale and implement impactful solutions.

PDD Analytical Data Science is recognized as a leading hub for top industry talent operating as an agile workforce to deliver regulatory commitments across the portfolio. We identify influence and adopt industry-leading digital and automation solutions develop analytical approaches to support exploratory analyses and align statistical programming practices across both early- and late-stage clinical development.

The Opportunity:

The Analytical Data Science Programmer is a key contributor to the clinical study team responsible for transforming statistical analysis plans into high-quality traceable programming deliverables. This includes both static and dynamic outputs such as tables listings figures and interactive data visualizations or dashboards. The role involves creating and validating datasets in accordance with Study Data Tabulation Model and Analysis Data Model standards ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Roche addition to supporting regulatory submissions the ADS Programmer plays a critical role in generating data insights through platforms such as the Insight Engine enabling real-time exploration and interpretation of diverse clinical and exploratory data. This role contributes to a modern insight-driven development environment by facilitating robust timely and decision-enabling analytics across clinical programs.

• You support the development and validation of datasets and statistical outputs for clinical studies including Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) datasets Analysis Data Model (ADaM) datasets and tables listings and figures (TLFs) by following established internal standards and using validated programming tools

• You contribute to the programming and analysis of a broader range of data types including biomarker and exploratory datasets to support scientific discovery beyond regulatory submissions

• You support exploratory analyses across disease areas and assist in developing visualizations or dashboards for data exploration using interactive applications and data insights platforms

• You generate programming deliverables (e.g. TLFs and datasets) under guidance applying standard macros and functions in line with Roche programming practices

• You participate in documentation and quality control activities contributing to reproducible and accurate outputs and ensuring alignment with programming specifications

• You assist in resolving technical issues in code or output by analyzing discrepancies and escalating as needed

• You collaborate with senior programmers to understand study requirements and execute assigned programming tasks

• You engage in learning activities to grow knowledge of clinical research and programming standards including developing basic understanding of Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) standards

• You work under general supervision and apply independent judgment to interpret guidance prioritize responsibilities and make decisions in situations that require contextual understanding

• You apply judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues balancing scientific rigor with appropriate flexibility and seek guidance when facing novel or ambiguous situations

• You adhere to functional standards by participating in peer review and mentoring relationships to uphold quality and build methodological and programming expertise

Who you are:

• You hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Statistics Computer Science Mathematics Life Sciences or a related field

• You have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in statistical programming or an advanced degree with 1-3 years of equivalent work experience

• You have basic knowledge of a modern programming language (such as but not limited to SAS or R programming) and visualization/review tools

• You have a basic understanding of statistical quality endpoints and QC processes

• You demonstrate strong logical thinking and attention to data integrity

• You bring effective communication and collaboration skills

• You demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace

• You are fluent in English
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in handling and analyzing different types of data (multi-modal) to identify and implement programming/analytical strategy

• Familiarity with CDISC standards (SDTM ADaM)

• Demonstrated interest and critical thinking in data quality reproducibility and continuous learning

• Ability to follow technical documentation and contribute to team processes

• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-statistical audiences

• Experience with multiple phases of drug development (early and/or late stage)

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence and translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

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This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.