Senior Statistical Programmer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Utilize SAS or alternative software to create customized programming code for summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets in line with statistical analysis plans and programming specifications.

• Ensure that outputs adhere to quality benchmarks and project stipulations.

• Conduct validation programming and address discrepancies in collaboration with Programmers, Biostatisticians, and project team members.

• Keep team members updated on programming advancements and challenges.

• Comply with relevant SOPs, WIs, and regulatory requirements such as ICH.

• Maintain thorough, organized, and current project documentation, testing, verification, and quality-control materials to ensure inspection readiness.

• Manage timelines and constraints across various projects while adjusting workload according to shifting priorities.

• Create specifications for datasets and outputs of varying complexities.

• Identify and mitigate programming challenges and define variables for peer reviews and sponsor/requestor approvals.

• Prepare for and lead productive internal meetings, disseminate information and minutes, and ensure follow-through on action items.

• Negotiate time estimates and complete study programming tasks within designated timeframes.

• Serve as the lead statistical programmer and oversee the programming activities of other programming staff.

• Review Statistical Analysis Plans, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database designs.

• Participate in sponsor, kickoff, and bid defense meetings as the statistical programming representative.

• Mentor programming staff through training, work reviews, feedback, and guidance.

• Transfer deliverables and carry out other assigned work-related responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a scientific or statistical field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant programming experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Significant programming experience in SAS or other necessary software, preferably within a clinical trial context.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Supportive and engaged line management.

• Technical and therapeutic area training.

• Peer recognition and total rewards program.

• An inclusive culture.

• Comprehensive resources, including emerging technologies, data, science, and knowledge sharing.

• Minimal travel may be required.