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

















