• Tell us a little bit about what you do every day.  What are your core responsibilities?

As I work for Functional Service Provider (FSP) business unit, I adhere to the SOPs of the Client; doing so is of utmost importance. I serve as a key member of my project team by attending team meetings and, working with Study Leads and Project Leads, regular communication is incredibly important for successful team working.  I am instrumental in the development/QC of assigned datasets and TLGs, which also includes specification document creation, shell document preparation, batch runs, and upload of files into a specified path.

As part of my day-to-day role, I attend regular study-related meetings, inform others on the status of the work, and provide views and discuss priorities when required. I act as a co-lead to coordinate, supervise and lead a team member in study lead absence or on study lead request.

• What traits and/or skills needed to be a successful Statistical Programmer?

A Statistical Programmer should have logical thinking, always be ready to face the issues, and be curious to learn and implement smart and efficient ways to solve issues. You should definitely possess the ability to self-learn and be a quick learner too. As a Programmer, you should have good communication skills and always be willing to demonstrate adaptability when working with new technologies.

• What would you like people to know about your job or department?

As we are working for the FSP team, we have a specific client to support rather than working for multiple clients. I am happy to work for one specific client and adhere to their SOPs, which makes our day-to-day work life straightforward. Regarding the job, my work is more towards integrity where I deal with sensitive data which leads to generating a new drug into the market and could help to save human lives. Knowing we are playing such a large part in getting a new drug to market and benefitting society is very rewarding.

• How would you describe what it’s like to work at Parexel? 

There is great flexibility working at Parexel. My management is always approachable, responds in a timely manner, and acknowledges my views when in discussions; this is important to me.

• What excites you most about the work you do?

I'm interested in this job as a Statistical Programmer because I'm extremely interested in, and skilled at, learning and excelling at new technologies like R.

• How would you describe what it’s like working with your colleagues?

Most of the time it is a complementing culture/environment where we share what we have learned, our expertise, and our views in regular and formal meetings. It's definitely a collection of minds.

• Can you share with us an example of some of the work that you do, where you have gained a real sense of job satisfaction?

As a Statistical Programmer, whatever analysis we do potentially impacts patient life; this really motivates me to work hard better and this gives me great work satisfaction.

• How has Parexel supported your career development?

Challenging work and training in new technology at Parexel, helps me to be in line with the changing trends.

• What do you enjoy when you’re not at work?

In my leisure time, I really like to cook and try out new recipes with my kids.

• What is your untrainable superpower?

Keep calm and listen to other discussions/arguments and consider only the points which help me to grow. I will respond wherever required.

• What habit or behavior or belief have you recently acquired? Why is it now in your life?

During the pandemic, I started practicing Yoga to keep myself energetic throughout the day. Also, I started organic terrace farming to add physical activity to my daily routine.

• Tell me three believes that you think would change the world for the better?

One should be responsible/accountable for everything we do.

Understand and follow the rules defined for that region.

Live and let live.