Principal Statistical Programmer (Oncology)

SDC is a team of diversified professionals who deliver exceptional Biometric Services, Consulting, and Technology Solutions to pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device/diagnostic companies. Since 2005 our purpose has been to partner with sponsors to provide high-quality and experienced team members to develop great medicines that save lives and cure diseases in the most efficient manner possible. Our global team operates as a valued partner to our clients by fulfilling their needs as our own and delivering exceptional results. We are a specialty CRO in that we provide scalable service offerings, focused services area specialists, efficient project timelines, optimal technology solutions, and proven success and experience. Our commitment to our clients is the same commitment to our employees. By offering strong benefits including competitive pay, generous time off, attainable career advances, positive work/life balance, and 401k matching (US), we are able to attract some of the most talented people in the industry.

This person will provide statistical programming support to clinical trials. Produce statistical analyses, including generating/validating analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures for clinical trials. Create SDTM mapping and datasets. Develop and maintain the infrastructure for project files of SAS datasets and SAS code. Support Data Management in data set creations/transfers, integrity checks, and quality audits. Act as a liaison between clinical and subcommittees and project teams on an as-needed basis.

***Candidates must be located in Arizona, Massachusetts, North Carolina, or along the Eastern Coast of US***

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Primary Responsibilities

• Perform or oversee team in performing all statistical programming required for clinical trial analysis and reporting on large scale projects of high complexity
• Apply appropriate statistical methods for data analysis and provide statistical programming expertise for project teams
• Review the Statistical Analysis Plan in preparation for programming the planned analyses
• Lead design/development of SAS macros and other utilities to expedite SAS programming activities
• Organize and conduct internal training sessions and author papers for conferences
• Generate tables, listings, and figures per protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan, and/or approved client request
• Participate in statistical program validation and quality control activities
• Develop or review SDTM aCRF and specifications, ADaM specifications; complete programming and validation of CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets
• Review pinnacle 21 reports and ensure compliance with CDISC and FDA guidelines
• Develop define.xml, study data reviewers guide and analysis datasets reviewers guide
• Identify study priorities and communicate effectively with project team and management
• Ensure quality, proper documentation and meet or exceed timely completion of the project within budgeted hours
• Manage statistical programming timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Actively participate in study team meetings
• Interact with other departments, such as Clinical Operations, Project Management, and Data Management to ensure a high level of client satisfaction through successful execution of projects
• Participate in review process of study documents such as the CRF, edit check specifications, and database design specifications written by Data Management
• Program data cleaning checks, as necessary, to assist Data Management’s data cleaning activities
• Participate in installation/validation of statistical software packages throughout the software development lifecycle
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure for project files of SAS datasets and SAS code
• Mentor junior level statistical programmers by developing training plans and providing oversight of their work
• Ensure all programming activities and processes performed are conducted according to SDC’s standard procedures and/or sponsor requirements
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures for statistical programming.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to process scientific and medical data.
• Very strong SAS programming skills required, with proficiency in SAS/Base, SAS/Stat, SAS Macros and SAS/Graph
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently
• Excellent knowledge of statistical programming
• Proficient in manipulating and analyzing SAS data
• Ability to identify data issues, present problems, and implement solutions quickly
• Capability of communicating technical concepts clearly, concisely, and understandably to non-statistical colleagues
• Good organizational