Veramed prides itself on two key areas : providing the highest quality statistics and programming consultancy for its clients, and giving its employees an industry leading working environment with support and training for career growth.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal level Statistical Programmer to join us on a permanent basis in the UK. We can offer home and / or office working, training and support and a competitive package.
The purpose of the role is to provide programming support to the statistics and programming
department across a range of projects, clients and therapeutic areas. The Senior or Principal Programmer may also perform a supervisory role (e.g. line management and / or project management).
Key Responsibilities
The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based
on current business needs.
Technical
- Perform review of clinical trial documents including protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs
- Author, review and approve study TFL shells and dataset specifications
- Author, validate and document SAS programs for datasets, TFLs and macros, applying good
programming practice
Identify data issues and outliersComplete, review and approve CDISC Validation tool reportsIdentify data and standards issues and resolve or escalate as appropriateAwareness of emerging standards and associated impact to ongoing and future planned trialsMaintain proficiency in SAS and awareness of developmentsMaintain study master file documents and any other documents that are required to be audit readyPeople Management
Line management of statisticians, programmers and other technical staff. Accountable for overallperformance of direct reports
Provide coaching and mentoring of staff to achieve “excellence”. Direct employee careerdevelopment and ensure line reports receive appropriate training to perform their day-to-day jobs
Interview and effectively on-board and integrate new staff membersProvide programming technical leadership and coachingProject Management
Oversight of key client projects / portfolios. To include :Being Veramed Project Manager on client accounts and projectsMaintain the project planProactive management of resource, scope change and risksManage the delivery of projects to budgetManage client expectations and issue resolutionGeneral
Lead internal and client study, project and cross functional team meetings effectivelyPresent study updates internally and at client meetingsShare scientific, technical and practical knowledge within the team and with colleaguesPerform work in full compliance with applicable internal and client policies, procedures, processesand training
Build effective collaborative working relationships with internal and client team membersEnsure learnings are shared across projects or studiesDevelop and provide internal technical training where appropriateLead process improvement initiativesMinimum Qualification Requirements
BSc, MSc or PhD in numerical discipline (or relevant equivalent industry experience)At least 6 years of relevant industry experienceOther Information / Additional Requirements
Understanding of clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints and studydesigns
WHAT TO EXPECT :
A warm, friendly working environment in which to thrive both personally and professionally.A supportive, open-door management policy that will aid in your development and provide you with the tools to take your career to the next level.A truly unique CRO that’s doing something different when it comes to managing staff, projects and building relationships in the industry.The ability to own your role and develop your skills and experience.