Senior Statistical Programmer

Overview:

THE COMPANY

Phastar is a multiple award-winning global biometric Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is accredited as an outstanding company to work for by Best Companies. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations to provide the expertise and processes to manage and deliver on time, quality biostatistics, programming, data management and data science services. With offices across the UK, US, Germany, Denmark, Kenya, Australia, India, China and Japan, Phastar is the second largest specialized biometrics provider globally, and the largest in the UK.

Our unique approach to data analysis, “The Phastar Discipline”, has led us to build a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team.

WHY PHASTAR

Accredited as an outstanding company to work for, Phastar is committed to employee engagement, workplace satisfaction and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, involvement in developing company-wide initiatives, structured training and development plans, and a truly supportive, fun and friendly environment.

What’s more, when you join our team, Phastar will plant a tree in your honour, as one of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. So, not only would you get your dream job, you’ll also be helping to save the planet!

THE ROLE

Demand for our Functional Service Provision is growing – we are therefore looking for a driven and passionate Statistical Programmer to join our reputable FSP team to support one of our fantastic US based pharmaceutical clients. We are looking for an experienced Programmer with ISS / ISE and submission experience, who is versatile and flexible to work on various therapeutic areas. The successful individual must be able to program / QC ISS and ISE datasets, as well as TLFs – and will have experience with building macros and standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing CRO that is recognized for its continuous learning and development opportunities, whilst also gaining direct experience of working within a pharmaceutical environment.

This position is remote (although can be office based or hybrid, depending on your location). The successful candidate can be located in the US or Canada.

Employees may be required to perform some or all of the following:

• Program and validate SDTMs and ADaMs, including complex efficacy, labs, etc.
• Program complex non efficacy outputs/figures
• Develop and debug complex macros
• Create, QC and update complex dataset specifications (including efficacy) for single/ multiple studies
• Review simple study design SAP without supervision
• Review all shells without supervision and provide feedback
• Knowledge, interpretation and implementation of current SDTM, ADaM standards
• Knowledge of FDA CRT requirements including define.xml and define.pdf
• Become familiar with and follow study documentation
• Ensure the principles in the Phastar checklist are followed rigorously
• Archive study documentation following instructions in supplied SOPs
• Act as a Lead Programmer, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Liaise with the Study Statistician and Project Manager regarding resourcing and deliverables
• Assess and monitor study level resources
• Point of contact for programming issues for the team, proactively ensuring everything is working cohesively
• Persuade stakeholders to follow best practice within a trial
• Assist in development of internal training courses

• Educated to BSc or above within Computer Science, Mathematics or a Science related discipline
• 5+ years of CDISC standards experience (i.e. programming SDTMs and ADaMs)
• 5+ years of SAS programming experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry (essential)
• ISS/ISE experience (essential)
• Excellent communication skills
• Good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation
• Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements

APPLY NOW

With the world’s eyes focused on clinical trial data, this is a fantastic time to join an award-winning specialized biometric CRO that is renowned for its technical expertise, outstanding quality and cutting-edge data science techniques. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, structured training and development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We’re committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, within a supportive, fun and friendly working environment.

Should you feel that you have the right skill set and motivations for this position, please apply! Please note that we are considering candidates located anywhere in the US or Canada as this role can be carried out remotely.

Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.

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