Senior Statistical Programmer

Job Overview

Provide seasoned technical expertise to develop and advance departmental methodologies that meet internal and external client needs. Plan coordinate and lead the development of integrated programming solutions supporting the full spectrum of statistical programming activities. Serve as a technical leader within the department and provide internal consulting services including the development of specifications and user-needs analyses for complex projects and client requirements.

Essential Functions

• Plan perform and coordinate programming activities for complex studies including:
  • Programming testing and documentation of statistical programs to produce tables figures and listings
  • Programming of analysis databases (derived datasets) and data transfers for internal and external clients
  • Planning and execution of database quality control and validation activities as required
• Plan and program the integration of databases from multiple studies or disparate data sources.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive programming documentation including plans and specifications for complex studies.
• Provide advanced technical leadership in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders independently delivering high-quality project solutions to project teams and the department.
• Plan develop coordinate implement and validate new processes technologies macros and applications.
• Fulfill project responsibilities at the level of statistical team lead for single complex studies or groups of studies.
• Understand and manage project Scope of Work including budgetary and pricing assumptions; estimate completed effort; manage out-of-scope activities; and forecast resources for single studies.
• May manage project budgets and resource requirements and provide revenue forecasts for single studies.
• Provide training mentorship and guidance to junior and lower-level staff.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant experience or
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of four years of relevant experience or
• An equivalent combination of education training and experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of statistics programming and/or the clinical drug development process.
• Advanced knowledge of computing applications including Base SAS SAS/GRAPH and SAS Macro Language.
• Strong organizational interpersonal leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers managers and clients.