Senior Statistical Programmer – Client-dedicated

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

📋 Description

• Create tailored programming code utilizing SAS or other software to produce summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets.

• Ensure that outputs adhere to quality standards and fulfill project specifications.

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

• Maintain comprehensive, organized, and up-to-date project documentation, including testing, verification, and quality control materials.

• Oversee schedules and manage time constraints across various projects.

• Develop dataset and output specifications in line with statistical and sponsor requirements.

• Anticipate programming challenges and accurately define variables for peer review and sponsor/requestor acceptance.

• Prepare for and facilitate internal meetings, disseminate information and minutes, and ensure action items are completed.

• Establish time estimates and carry out study programming tasks within specified timeframes.

• Serve as the lead statistical programmer, overseeing programming activities and monitoring deliverables.

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

• Represent statistical programming in sponsor meetings, kickoff sessions, and bid defense discussions.

• Mentor programming staff through training, performance 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; a suitable combination of education and proven programming experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

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

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

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

• Capability to develop custom programming code for outputs in clinical trials.

• Understanding of statistical analysis plans, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, SAS database design, SOPs, WIs, and applicable regulatory standards such as ICH.

• Proficiency in executing validation programming and quality control processes.

• Ability to lead statistical programming initiatives and direct the work of other programming personnel.

• Competence in managing multiple projects, schedules, priorities, and adapting to changing timelines.

• Willingness to engage in sponsor meetings, kickoff events, and bid defense discussions.

• Ability to mentor programming staff and create or deliver training materials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Supportive and engaged line management.

• Training in both technical skills and therapeutic areas.

• Peer recognition initiatives.

• Comprehensive total rewards program.

• A culture that promotes inclusivity.

• Reasonable accommodations provided when necessary.