Senior Principal Statistical Programmer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or MS in Statistics or Biostatistics required.
  • 4 years (Ph.D.) or 6 years (MS) experience in Pharmaceutical/CRO industry.
  • Expertise in SAS computer software expected.
  • Strong understanding of industry standards, including ICH guidelines, CDISC structures, and FDA regulations.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with a record of meeting deadlines.
  • Proficient communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration.
  • Capacity for independent work and problem-solving, with leadership experience for CRO teams.

Responsibilities

  • Review study protocols and prepare statistical sections including design elements.
  • Assess CRF and database designs, ensuring proper specification.
  • Develop and monitor study quality plans in relation to statistical conduct.
  • Prepare and review statistical analysis plans, TFL shells, and variable specifications.
  • Collaborate with Statistical Programmers and Clinical Data Managers to address data quality issues.
  • Provide validation support for statistical analyses and datasets.
  • Review study reports and manuscripts, ensuring statistical accuracy.
  • Manage responses to health authorities and conduct necessary analyses for regulatory submissions.
  • Engage in monitoring CRO activities and assessing their deliverables.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to advanced statistical tools and technologies.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects influencing drug development.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Senior Manager in Statistics responsible for perform statistical activities in clinical trials from protocol development to final study report and statistical activities in drug in-licensing, regulatory filings and marketing.
Responsibilities:
  • Review protocol, understand study requirements, prepare statistical sections, design study elements including sample size calculation, analysis methods, study duration, etc.
  • Review CRF, database design, and edit check specs.
  • Review study quality surveillance plan and monitor study conduct.
  • Prepare and/or review SAP, TFL shells and specifications for variable derivation.
  • Work closely with Statistical Programmers and Clinical Data Manager in identify data quality issues for key efficacy and safety variables.
  • Provide statistical and validation support for statistical analysis, analysis datasets and TFL.
  • Review study report, manuscripts and other documents related to statistics.
  • Work on responses to health authorities and execute new analysis required for responses, review statistical inputs for regulatory documents.
  • Perform other ad-hoc statistical activities as needed.
  • Works effectively with cross functional groups, study team, and vendors. Proactively control and monitor timelines related to statistics and statistical programming.
  • Participates in monitoring CRO activities and reviewing CRO deliverables Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. or MS in Statistics or Biostatistics.
  • Minimum of 4 years (Ph. D) or 6 years (MS) Pharmaceutical/CRO industry experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of SAS computer package.
  • Excellent knowledge of industry standards, such as the ICH guidelines, CDISC data structures and FDA guidelines.
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management, and ability to meet established deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others.
  • bility to work independently and problem-solve.
  • bility to provide leadership for the CRO statisticians and statistical programmers.

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