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 experience in the Pharmaceutical/CRO industry for Ph.D. or 6+ years for MS.
  • Proficiency in SAS programming is essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of ICH guidelines, CDISC data structures, and FDA regulations.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to adhere to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work independently and lead teams.

Responsibilities

  • Review protocols and prepare statistical sections for clinical trials.
  • Design study elements including sample size calculations and analysis methods.
  • Monitor study conduct and ensure quality through surveillance plans.
  • Prepare and review statistical analysis plans and specifications.
  • Collaborate with programming and data management teams to address data quality issues.
  • Support statistical validation and analysis for datasets and TFLs.
  • Review final reports, manuscripts, and provide large-scale regulatory support.
  • Engage with health authorities and manage complex statistical responses to requests.
  • Review CRO deliverables and ensure adherence to timelines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement.
  • Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to diverse statistical practices in clinical research.
  • Participation in regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities.
  • Ability to influence the strategic direction of statistical analysis.
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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