The Senior Statistical Programmer II is a delivery focused role responsible for programming deliverables with quality and timeliness, following established standards and processes. This position requires high technical skills and thorough industry knowledge to independently perform the programming tasks while using judgement about seeking guidance in complex situations.  They can be responsible for leading the programming deliveries of clinical studies or small to medium sized clinical projects.

Typical Accountabilities

• Can be responsible for leading the programming deliveries of a clinical study or a small to medium sized and complex clinical project
• Ensures high quality is built into own deliverables and the quality delivered by other programmers
• Programs independently with high efficiency and quality
• Writes specifications and oversee completeness of relevant documentation
• Contributes to or drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness within function
• Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
• Plan and lead team activities and tasks
• Identify, manage and communicate risk
• Works proactively with study team members including but not limited to the statistician, lead programmer, data manager and study leader
• Works cooperatively with contract programming providers
• Influences stakeholders on programming related items
• Contributes to or leads technical initiatives
• Employs project management practices in managing aspects of drug or technical projects

Essential

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
• Extensive SAS programming knowledge and experience (SAS Base, Enterprise Guide, 4GL)
• Excellent programming skills including macro language
• Proficient knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards
• Ability to apply programming knowledge to problem solving
• Ability to manage relevant documentation
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders on Programming related items

Desirable

• Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a study or part of project

Date Posted

Closing Date

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