Sr Principal Statistical Programmer
- United States
- Programming
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- United States
- Programming
- ICON Strategic Solutions
About the role
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As a Principal Statistical Programmer you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
What you will be doing:
Independently develop accurate and CDISC compliant ADaM specifications.
Independently develop/validate programs that generate analysis datasets based on ADaM specifications.
Independently develop/validate programs that generate tables and listings specified in the protocol or the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP).
Good understanding of regulatory requirements. Prepare XPTs Define.xml, Reviewer’s Guide and analysis metadata report, executable programs for CRT packages.
Run P21 checks and resolve the P21 validation report related error and document details.
Perform quality control on final reports. Generate the adhoc and custom reports as requested.
Provide QC and validation reports and document corresponding details.
Communicate with programming and statistics leads, data managers and other team members.
Provide project progress updates of programming activities.
You are:
BS/MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Life Sciences - 10+ years of statistical programming experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Contract Research Industry
Required Skills Include: - Strong SAS programming skills required in Windows & UNIX environment with proficiency in SAS/Base, SAS Macros, SAS/Stat - Knowledge of working in SAS Grid environment with experience in SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Studio is a plus –
Experience with all clinical phases I, II, III and IV of trails is desirable
Good understanding of standards specific to clinical trials such as CDISC, SDTM, ADaM, MedDRA, WHODRUG
Strong problem-solving skills
Good organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capability of communicating technical concepts
Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated success to multi-task and deliver viable solutions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Should have experience in lead role.
Experience in submission to regulatory authorities
Why ICON?
Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential.
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