Associate Director Statistical Programming (South East UK)
Hays Pharma are delighted to announce that we are recruiting for an Associate Director for our global pharma company's Programming department to provide statistical programming leadership for multiple clinical trial/pre-clinical research and development projects.
SALARY: c.£70K + Excellent Benefits
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Leads the selection and management of CROs conducting statistical programming
- Collaborates with project biostatisticians in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of programming development plans for each project accounting for timelines, resources, and quality deliverables for all project work assigned; ensures that all programming has been carried out per appropriate validation program standards; along with appropriate documentation within the programs
- Supports projects through the creation of analysis datasets, production/validation of output, and review of annotated case report forms
- Contributes to departmental process and standards initiatives such as CDISC
- Oversees the work of internal and contract programmers, will provide guidance, and mentoring to programmers in statistical programming methodologies
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
All applicants must possess a BSc in Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent as a minimum requirement. An MSc is preferred. In addition: - Must have experience leading projects and mentoring junior programmers
- Experience in development and implementation of statistical programming standards is required; knowledge of software systems development is required
- Exp using industry standards for database design as defined by Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC).
- Excellent working knowledge of Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS Macro language and SAS SQL; SAS/GRAPH a plus. Experienced using SAS version 8.2 and 9.0.
- Proficient in developing their own code as well as modifying existing code.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organization skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks.
- Flexible to changing priorities, detail-oriented, works well under pressure with initiative to take on unfamiliar tasks.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) as well as good interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment, and desire to improve skills are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and articulate a plan for a team to ensure appropriate focus and direction (Inspiring and Motivating)
If you would like to discuss this position in detail, or for a confidential consultation on all of our current Biostatistics and Programming opportunities in the UK and Europe, please contact me directly. Details of our current contract and permanent vacancies can also be found at our website - www.hayspharma.com.
Martin Grindrod
Senior Consultant, Biostatistics - Hays Pharma
t. +44 (0) 20 7922 7128
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