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Senior / Principal Statistical Programmer (Clinical SAS Programmer), South Africa

Job ID R0000035311 , South Africa

The Senior / Principal Statistical Programmer overall duties include;

*provides technical expertise for the conduct of clinical trials, acts as an internal subject matter expert in specific areas providing technical support and expert advice, and works independently to support various programing activities related to the analysis and reporting of clinical study data.

*can fill the Statistical Programming Lead role on projects, and liaise with sponsors, Biostatistics Leads, Data Management Leads, and other functional areas as required.

*will monitor quality, timelines, resource allocation, and productivity in relation to budgets.

*will be recognized as a subject matter expert, providing technical support and expert advice to internal and external sponsors, and works independently to support various programing activities related to the analysis and reporting of clinical study data.

*can fill the Statistical Programming Lead role on projects and liaise with sponsors, Biostatistics Leads, Data Management Leads, and other functional areas as required.

*will monitor quality, timelines, resource allocation, and productivity in relation to budgets.

Knowledge and Experience Required:
• Proven record of successfully leading teams in a statistical programming environment with sound Clinical / SAS Programming experience (minimum +3.5 years related experience is essential to be considered for a Senior level. 5yrs + with Lead Programming experience is required for Principal level).

• Competent in written and oral English.

• Excellent communication skills.

Skills Required:

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Advanced knowledge of SAS programming techniques.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the programming and reporting process.

• Good knowledge of SOPs/Guidelines, ICH-GCP, and any other applicable local and international regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11.

• Knowledge of the efficacy endpoints and analysis techniques specific to the disease being treated.

• Ability to learn new systems and function in an evolving technical environment.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and flexibility to change.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to successfully lead and mentor a global team.

• Work effectively in a quality-focused environment.

• Excellent time management in order to meet daily metrics or team objectives.

• Show commitment to and perform consistently high quality work.

• Strong business/operational skills that include customer focus, commitment to quality management, and problem solving.

• Demonstrate commitment to refine quality processes.

• Good presentation skills.

• Ability to negotiate and influence in order to achieve results.

• Good business awareness/business development skills (including financial awareness).

• Client-focused approach to work.

• Good negotiation skills.

Education Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent work experience


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