Principal Statistical Programmer, R Programming

Job Overview
Provide experienced technical expertise to develop process methodology for department to meet internal and external clients needs. Plan and coordinate the development of integrated programming solutions serving the full spectrum of statistical programming needs. Provide technical expertise and leadership to the department. Provide internal consulting services including specifications and user needs analysis for complex project or client requirements.

Essential Functions

• Professional R Programming experience
• Perform plan and co-ordinate the following for complex studies: (i) the programming testing and documentation of statistical programs for use in creating statistical tables figures and listing summaries and (ii) the programming of analysis databases (derived datasets) and transfers of data for internal and external clients. May perform and plan the programming of database quality control checks.
• Program and plan the integration of databases from multiple studies or sources.
• Develop and co-ordinate programming documentation including plans and specifications as appropriate for complex studies.
• Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients and independently bring project solutions to teams and department for complex studies.
• Perform plan and co-ordinate the development implementation and validation of new process technologies macros and applications. Fulfill project responsibilities at the level of statstical team lead for single complex studies or group of studies.
• Understand the Scope of Work budget and quote assumptions estimate the work completed manage Out of Scope and resource forecasts for single studies. May manage project budget and resource requirements and provide revenue forecasts for single studies.
• Provide training and guidance to lower level staff.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree Computer science or related field and 3 years relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree Computer science or related field and 4 years relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of education training and experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of statistics programming and/or clinical drug development process
• Advanced knowledge of computing applications such as Base SAS SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language
• Good organizational interpersonal leadership and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers managers and clients

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