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About the Job
The role of the Senior Statistical Programmer is to assist in the provision of a Statistical Programming service. The primary activities of the Senior Statistical Programmer are to develop and review SAS® programs and output for the management and reporting of clinical trial data. Act as a Lead Programmer for increasingly complex or multi-protocol projects and to act as a Statistical Programming consultant to clients and internal customers.

About You
• BSc in a computing, life science, mathematical or Statistical subject. A high computing content is considered to be beneficial, however proven computing skills are most important
• Typically 3.5 years experience in provision of programming support for clinical trial management and reporting, or equivalent experience
• A good understanding of the fundamental principles of programming, program development and review
• Extensive experience in the development and review of SAS programs for management and reporting of clinical trial data and electronic data transfer.
• Knowledge in all aspects of clinical trials from initial study set-up to study completion.
• Full knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures used within a Statistical Programming environment and the ability to communicate to programmers and non-programmers alike.
• Excellent problem solving skills, a proactive approach and a willingness to take decisions,
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to delegate and prioritize work.
• Self motivation and ability to work independently with minimum direction
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards of work.
• Team leadership experience, as demonstrated by ability to organize and motivate project teams.

Approximately 3.5 years experience in provision of programming support for clinical trial management and reporting, or equivalent experience. Extensive experience and proven skills in the use of SAS within a clinical trials environment. A good understanding of the fundamental principles of programming, program development and review. Experience in the preparation and review of Programming Plans, study set-up and review of study specific documents, e.g. CRF and data validation guidelines. Extensive experience in the development and review of SAS programs for management and reporting of clinical trial data. Extensive experience in the development and review of programs to perform electronic data transfer. Knowledge in all aspects of clinical trials from initial study set-up to study completion. Full knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures used within a Statistical Programming environment and the ability to communicate to programmers and non-programmers alike. An understanding of the job roles in programming, to be able to identify training and development needs, opportunities for optimizing staff utilization and employing the most efficient practices. A good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all related disciplines, e.g. Biostatistics and Clinical Data Management. Excellent problem solving skills, a proactive approach and a willingness to take decisions,
Seeking advice from senior Statistical Programming staff to confirm decisions when necessary. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to delegate and prioritize work. Self motivation and ability to work independently with minimum direction Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards of work. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of staff and confidently with other disciplines and external clients. A proactive approach to developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff in other disciplines, often in other locations and in working to achieve consistent processes and standards across them.. A co-operative and team orientated approach. Team leadership experience, as demonstrated by ability to organize and motivate project teams. Some general business awareness and an appreciation of the business needs of a CRO.
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