Senior Statistical Programmer
Ref: 00324

This leadership position offers good career development opportunities to a 
candidate with substantial experience in clinical trials statistical programming.  
Our client, a well known, full service CRO, serves some of the best-known 
global organizations in the biopharmaceutical industry and works with many of 
the most advanced drugs in development.  They require a Senior Statistical 
Programmer at their office in Little Falls New Jersey.

JOB ROLE:   The Senior Statistical Programmer is expected to perform a 
leadership role in statistical programming and reporting areas being 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.

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  A fast paced and rapidly expanding company that 
has a safe and pleasant work environment and includes a Wellness Program for 
all employees.  They provide excellent compensation and career progression 
opportunities, competitive salaries plus a comprehensive benefits package that 
includes Healthcare coverage, Disability and Life Insurances, Pension Plan, and 
numerous Social Activities for employees and their families. 

Fforde is a uniquely specialised recruitment agency/business for the 
pharmaceutical, clinical research and biotechnology sectors.  For applications 
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specialist consultant, Nando Rodriguez on +1 212 520 8323 who will be 
pleased to give you further information and advice on your personal career 
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