Dear Allstat,

My client is a leading mid-sized global pharmaceutical organisation
currently expanding their UK operations.

We seek a highly skilled Statistical Programming professional to support
the Biostatistics team and to ensure timely and accurate programming and
validation activities for major clinical projects. Full details of the
client and location are available on application. All communications are
held in the strictest confidence.

This opportunity will suit an experienced Principle Statistical
Programmer who is currently performing line management and project
oversight responsibilities of c.2-10 programmers. This opportunity
combines global programming development activities with line and project
management responsibilities.

Role Requirements:

The successful applicant will contribute to the overall efficiency and
best practice running of the Biostatistics group, demonstrating the
ability to work efficiently and to a high standard within a clinical
team environment. 

Role Responsibilities:

* Providing statistical programming and validation support for clinical
study reports, overseeing programming activities by external vendors
when necessary and coordinating programming activities among the study
programmers to achieve timely progress in the following areas: analysis
datasets, statistical tables, figures, listings, Integrated Summaries of
Safety (ISS), Integrated Summaries of Efficacy (ISE), electronic
submissions and other internal and external requests (e.g.,
publications). Accessing and converting data to SAS from ClinTrial
Database management system and PC file formats. Working with external
vendors in order to develop or monitor the content and structure of SAS
data sets.
* Developing and maintaining SOPs, SWPs and other related technical
documents, providing input to the Database and CRF Development, creating
edit check programs and providing feedback to the Data Management.
Providing input in developing statistical analysis plans, specifications
of analysis datasets, validation plans, and other related documents.
Determining and researching SAS software upgrades and related systems
and addressing maintenance issues. 
* Managing and developing team, maintaining standards for programming
activities, and guiding/coaching Statistical programmers. 
* Pursuing individual professional development and continuing education
opportunities, attending conferences and bringing in new ideas to
improve the programming process. 

Desired Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a
related science discipline, Masters degree preferred
* Experience in SAS programming for phase I-IV clinical trials in a
pharmaceutical/CRO environment. (SAS/Base, SAS/Macro, SAS/Stat,
SAS/Graph)
* Some project or people management experience in a pharmaceutical/CRO
programming environment or demonstrated significant leadership of SAS
programming activities in a clinical pharmaceutical/CRO environment.

My client offers an industry leading salary and benefits package
including an excellent annual bonus scheme. The company is committed to
the continuous professional development and career growth of all
employees.

To apply forward your CV to [log in to unmask] with a short cover
note. Alternatively call Alan Brophy on 0207 255 66 00 for further
information and a confidential discussion of this opportunity.

Kind regards,

Alan

Alan Brophy
SEC Recruitment, London
Tel: 0207 255 66 00
Fax: 0207 255 66 01
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