Biostatistical Programming Manager
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, CA, US
- Start date
- Feb 11, 2019
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- Discipline
- Information Technology, Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biostatistics, General
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach, Best Places to Work
Job Details
The Technical Manager will ensure that projects outsourced to our Functional Service Providers (FSPs) are aligned with our priorities and meet Amgen timeline, quality, data standards and compliance expectations. The Technical Manager will also provide technical consultancy to our FSPs on Amgen processes, tools and utilities.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the execution and quality of projects managed by our FSPs per Amgen Global Statistical Programming (GSP) Quality Oversight Plan (QOP)
Align FSP assignments with Amgen Development priorities
Ensure that FSP programming meets quality, compliance, timeline, and productivity expectations
Contribute to FSP training material development and revisions, and conducting the initial training to FSP staff
Provide guidance and technical consultancy to FSP Study Lead Programmers (SLP) on Amgen processes, tools, and utilities
Contribute to FSP performance metrics development, data collection, and reporting
Review project documentations such as specifications, issue logs, deliverable status, and the Statistical Project Plan (SPP) for accuracy and completeness
Advise FSP SLP on study-specific questions for specifications, documentation, and coding
Lead/contribute to GSP continuous improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
OR
Master's degree and 3 years Statistical Programming experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 5 years Statistical Programming experience
OR
Associate's degree and 10 years Statistical Programming experience
OR
High school diploma and 12 years Statistical Programming experience
Preferred Qualifications:
MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences or another relevant scientific subject
Regulatory submission experience
Vendor and resource management experience
Familiarity with other programming languages such as R or Python
In-depth knowledge of SAS/Graph and Stat packages
Thorough understanding of data compliance checks such as Pinnacle 21
6+ years of statistical programming in biopharmaceutical industry
Thorough understanding of clinical trial processes from data collection to analysis reporting
Ability to lead programmers in successful completion of all study programming activities and provide guidance on technical and process questions
Experience working in a globally dispersed team on Phase 1-4 clinical trials
Excellent oral and written English communication skills; strong negotiation skills
Advanced SAS analysis and reporting skills including SAS Base, macro, and SQL
Hands-on experience in specifying and implementing SDTM and ADaM data sets and TFLs
Join Us
If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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