Senior Statistical Programmer

Advanced Clinical is a clinical development and strategic resourcing organization committed to providing a better clinical experience across the drug development journey. Our goal is to improve the lives of all those touched by clinical research – approaching each opportunity with foresight, character, resilience and innovation. Based on decades of experience, we help our clients achieve better outcomes by conducting candid conversations and anticipating potential issues through our customized solutions.

The Senior Statistical Programmer ("Programmer") will have experience in all required areas of a Statistical Programmer II. The Senior Statistical Programmer is responsible for providing programming support for clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

- Exceed expectations and responsibilities of a Statistical Programmer II
- Understand and implement CDISC and other regulatory standards
- Follow internal SAS programming conventions
- Serve as programming lead on assigned studies
- Coordinate and ensure the accuracy and completeness of activities for assigned support programmers.
- Create and maintain project timelines
- Support the development of tools and macros to improve quality and efficiency of processes
- Prepare programming specifications for SDTM, ADaM and other derived datasets
- Apply knowledge of SAS programming to program/develop and/or validate statistical outputs according to the statistical analysis plan and other specifications; including but not limited to:
- Analysis datasets (SDTM, ADaM, other derived datasets)
- Tables, listings and figures
- xml/Reviewer's Guide
- Integrated summaries
- Perform ad hoc analyses of current and legacy databases
- Review and provide input on case report form design
- Serve as a mentor to other programmers
- Maintain awareness of scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders or resourcing needs
- Work effectively with other programmers, statisticians, data managers, database programmers and other cross-functional team members to ensure accurate and high-quality statistical outputs
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Strong understanding of departmental and company procedures; ability to guide others on procedures
- May participate in the development and revision of department SOPs
- Business Development
- May support the business development process; RFI completion, proposal development, bid defense participation, attendance at industry/scientific meetings, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

- May assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial reporting
- May promote visibility outside of the functional area and effectively interact cross-functionally and in industry
- May participate in candidate interviews
- Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualifications:

- The ideal candidate should have a degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field; work experience may be substituted for degree
- Minimum of 4 years direct SAS programming experience in pharmaceutical development or CRO environment
- Good knowledge of medical terminology and conduct and analysis of clinical trials
- Knowledge of relevant industry data standards (e.g. CDISC SDTM, ADaM, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required

At Advanced Clinical, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. A diverse staff allows us to effectively draw on different perspectives and enhance our efficiency and effectiveness. Diversity thereby strengthens the legitimacy and relevance of Advanced Clinical in delivering services to our clients. We seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures to work with us. It is our priority that our workplace be inclusive, welcoming of diverse ideas and appreciative of valuable experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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