Senior Statistical Programmer

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Lead SAS statistical programmer developing and validating clinical-trial outputs for Syneos Health, a global life sciences services organization. Guiding programming teams and supporting drug development projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Use SAS or other software to develop custom programming code for summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets according to statistical analysis plans and programming specifications
  • Ensure outputs meet quality standards and project requirements
  • Perform validation programming and resolve discrepancies with Programmers, Biostatisticians, and project team members
  • Keep project team members informed of programming progress and issues
  • Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and regulatory guidelines such as ICH
  • Maintain complete, organized, up-to-date project documentation, testing, verification, and quality-control materials for inspection readiness
  • Manage schedules and time constraints across multiple projects and adapt workload to changing priorities
  • Develop specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity
  • Anticipate and address programming issues and define variables for peer review and sponsor/requestor acceptance
  • Prepare for and conduct effective internal meetings, distribute information and minutes, and follow action items through completion
  • Negotiate time estimates and complete study programming activities within allotted timeframes
  • Act as lead statistical programmer and direct the programming activities of other programming personnel
  • Review Statistical Analysis Plans, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database designs
  • Participate in sponsor, kickoff, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative
  • Mentor programming personnel through training, work review, feedback, and guidance
  • Transfer deliverables and perform other assigned work-related duties

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Benefits:

  • Career development and progression
  • Supportive and engaged line management
  • Technical and therapeutic area training
  • Peer recognition and total rewards program
  • Inclusive culture
  • Comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing
  • Minimal travel may be required