[Hiring] Sr Statistical Programmer @Syneos Health

Role Description

The Sr Statistical Programmer will be responsible for the following:

• Uses SAS or other software to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.
• Ensures that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements, performing validation programming and collaborating with other Programmers, Biostatisticians, and project team members to resolve discrepancies.
• Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention, following applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH).
• Maintains well-organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness.
• Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes.
• Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical and sponsor requirements.
• Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, establishing the basis for efficient programming and accurately defining all variables.
• Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for others' opinions.
• Conducts effective internal meetings, distributes relevant information in advance, and ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed.
• Follows action items through to completion, maintains order and focus of meetings, and works toward consensus.
• Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary.
• Negotiates and establishes accurate time estimates for completion of study programming activities and completes project programming activities within the allotted timeframe.
• Acts as the lead statistical programmer, directing the programming activities of other personnel and monitoring progress on deliverables.
• Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design.
• Provides feedback to project team members to reduce inefficiencies in programming activities.
• Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as the statistical programming representative, as required.
• Contributes to mentoring programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, and providing feedback.
• Transfers deliverables and performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience.
• Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities at its sole discretion and with no prior notice. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations when appropriate.