JOB TITLE:   STATISTICAL PROGRAMMING ANALYST for leading global Pharma, 
Brussels 

SUMMARY OF ROLE:  The European branch of a leading global Pharma is 
seeking a Statistical Programming Analyst to reinforce the scientific 
programming team within its Biostatistics Research and Decision Sciences 
department.  The role holder, who will be part of a global department, 
will lead the statistical programming work in clinical studies as part of 
a cross-functional project team. 

CLIENT INFORMATION:  Our client, the European branch of a leading global 
pharmaceutical company, develops, manufactures and markets a comprehensive 
range of innovative pharmaceutical products to improve human health.  
Founded in the USA in 1891, the company now employs more than 60,000 
people globally and worldwide sales for 2005 were in excess of 22 billion 
dollars.  Their policy of always putting patients first has enabled them 
to seek better ways of improving health and meet their responsibilities, 
both as a research-driven company and a caring employer.  They are 
committed to the highest standards of scientific excellence, ethics and 
integrity, owing their responsibility to their customers, employees and 
families, the environment we all live in and global society they serve.  

JOB ROLE:   This role reports to the Manager of Scientific Programming in 
Brussels.  Principal responsibilities include:
·	High quality SAS code development & validation in a timely manner.
·	Coordination of the project team activities in order to produce 
SDTM files, analysis datasets, clinical study report tables & graphics.
·	Documentation of requirements specifications.
·	Compliance to Standard Operating Procedures and Software Life 
Cycle.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
·	Bachelors / Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Life 
Sciences or related field; Master Preferred.
·	Significant relevant experience involving statistical programming 
in the clinical trials environment.  
·	Thorough knowledge of programming techniques (especially very 
strong SAS background), analytical ability, and sound professional 
judgment.  
·	Broad knowledge of clinical trials processes. 

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
·	Good project management skills. 
·	Ability to engage key stakeholders.
·	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  
·	Excellent collaboration, negotiation and organisation skills.
·	Fluency in English, verbal and written is essential.

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a 
global giant in the pharmaceutical world who are committed to their 
employees' personal development, ensuring that each individual has the 
ability to contribute to his or her full potential.  They aim to attract 
and retain high performers and in return for your skills and commitment 
they are offering a competitive salary package, a company car and other 
fringe benefits as well as flexible working hours with pleasant working 
conditions.

If you think you fit the bill, email your CV to: david@fforde-
management.com, speak to David Heath on +44 (0)1273 222961 or write to us 
at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD Fax: +44 (0)1273 325350.  
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your personal career needs.  

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