Manager, Statistical Programming

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The Manager of Statistical Programming is a strategic role which guides a team of Statistical
Programmers in the research and development of new pharmaceutical products. This role is directly
responsible for leading the statistical programming activities for a compound/indication or
therapeutic area in early development. The Manager of Statistical Programming must effectively
interface with Statistics, Data Sciences, Medical Writing, Regulatory Publishing and Clinical
Operations.

 

• Leads the statistical programming activities for a compound/indication or therapeutic area in early
• development.
• Leads a team of statistical programmers and manages the resource planning for assigned staff.
• Ensures timely deliverables, that all quality processes are followed and consistency within the
• projects.
• Develops and oversees the development of SAS programs for the creation of ADaM data sets
• following CDISC standards.
• Develops and oversees the development of SAS programs for the creation of Tables, Listings and
• Figures.
• Ensures consistency of ADaM data sets for individual studies and integrated data.
• Creates documentation for regulatory filings including reviewers guides and data definition
• documents.
• Leads the development of standard SAS Macros and participates in the development of standard
• operating procedures.
• Provides oversight and mentoring of assigned Statistical Programmers, Statistical Analysts and
• Senior Statistical Analysts.

Qualifications

• MS in Statistics, Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience. OR BS
• in Statistics, Computer Science or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience leading a team of statistical programmers.
• In-depth understanding of SAS programming concepts and techniques related to drug
• development.
• In-depth understanding of CDISC Standards.
• In-depth understanding of the drug development process, including experience with regulatory
• filings.
• Ability to communicate clearly both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively represent the Statistical Programming Organization in cross functional teams.
• Ability to accurately estimate effort required for project related programming activities.

Key Stakeholders:

• Statisticians • Data Scientists • Medical Writers • Regulatory Publishers

Significant Work Activities
N/A
Travel
Yes, 5 % of the Time
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
M
Equal Employment Opportunity
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