Senior Statistical Programmer (NJ)

Our client is a contract research organization that provides statistical, data management, clinical trial monitoring and medical writing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, serving some of the best-known global organizations and working with many of the most advanced drugs in development. They require a Senior Statistical Programmer at their site in New Jersey who will be expected to perform a leadership role in statistical programming and reporting areas.

JOB ROLE: The Senior Statistical Programmer is primarily accountable for: statistical programming, validation and quality control of the statistical analysis datasets and output tables/listings/graphs; statistical programming and validation of database logical checks and study specific monitoring reports.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Designing statistical analysis dataset modules and creating complete, validated, efficient analysis datasets following common standards, conventions, and statistical instructions.
• Developing SAS programming codes and generating complete, accurate and validated statistical output reports of clinical trial data in well-defined formats.
• Developing and testing SAS codes for clinical trial database logical checks.
• Documenting data and programming information in accordance to corporate SOP and guidelines.
• Archiving clinical trial data (raw data and analysis datasets), and programming information in accordance to corporate SOPs and guidelines.
• Developing and providing expertise in other programming and system administration areas such as Unix, DataFax, Oracle and web according to business needs.
• Providing technical guidance and support to less experienced Statistical Programmers.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics
• At least 6 years experience in clinical trial statistical programming.
• OR associate degrees with a minimum of eight years experience and demonstrated ability and sustained performance.
• Experience from within the Pharmaceutical / Clinical Research industry.
• Having the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Action Oriented.
• Composure.
• Creativity.
• Customer Focus.
• Perseverance.
• Planning Accurately.
• Priority Setting.
• Problem Solving.
• Technical Learning.
• Time Management.

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: A fast paced and rapidly expanding company that offers new challenges, interesting work and great career development opportunities that will enable you to progress and attain your goals. Their working environment is safe and pleasant and they provide a wellness program for all their employees. They are offering a competitive, flexible salary for this role plus benefits.

For applications or further information please email your CV to: shula [at] fforde-management.com, or telephone our specialist consultant, Shula George, on +1 212 520 8303 who will be pleased to advise you on your personal career needs. Alternatively you may write to us at 2nd Floor, 825 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 or Fax: 212-520-8501

Fforde is a uniquely specialized recruitment agency/business for the pharmaceutical, clinical research and biotechnology sectors. We pride ourselves on a glowing reputation within the industry and a high-quality personalized service dedicated to intelligent delivery. Explore our website and see all our job opportunities. www.fforde-management.com

KEY WORDS: Senior Statistical Programmer, Statistical Programming, SAS Programming, Statistical Reporting, Validation, Quality Control, QC, Statistical Analysis Datasets, Output tables, Listings, Graphs, Validation, Database Logical Checks, Study Monitoring Reports, Unix, DataFax, Oracle, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, CRO

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