Sr. Statistical Programmer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$85K — $110K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in clinical trial support for regulatory submissions, preferably as a lead.
  • High-level SAS programming skills including SQL and macro development.
  • Good knowledge and application of CDISC standards (SDTM and ADaM).
  • Experience with Pinnacle21 and writing reviewer's guides is advantageous.
  • Basic understanding of statistical methodologies is expected.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure statistical deliverables and study datasets are programmed and validated according to regulatory standards.
  • Assess study datasets and resolve CDISC deviations using quality tools like Pinnacle21.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends in statistical programming and ophthalmology.
  • Provide technical consultation to stakeholders on statistical programming services.
  • Develop programming efficiencies, such as local and global macros, for streamlined work.
  • Support innovation and process improvements within Biostatistics.
  • Create specification documents and supporting materials for datasets.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous professional development and training in a specialized field.
  • Supportive work environment fostering collaboration across teams.
  • Access to innovative tools and methods in biostatistics and data management.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Ensures that statistical deliverables (tables, figures, listings) and study datasets (SDTM, ADaM) are programmed and validated in accordance with standards requirements of regulatory agencies.
  • Assesses study datasets and resolves deviations from CDISC using Pinnacle21 or other quality tools
  • Maintains a basic understanding of relevant industry trends in standards implementation, clinical statistical programming, and ophthalmology
  • Provides technical consultation and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate understanding of statistical programming services. Supports collaboration with Data Management to facilitate SDTM development
  • Develops programming efficiencies (eg, local macros) to ensure efficient programming work
  • Supports the development and rollout of new innovations, standards, processes, and programming efficiencies within Biostatistics
  • Develops specification documents for datasets, and all other supporting documents (eg, define.xml, annotated CRFs, reviewer's guides)
  • Develops programming efficiencies (eg, global macros) to ensure consistent and efficient work across studies
  • Leads and manages statistical programming priorities and task assignments for clinical studies and submissions
  • Tracks and escalates concerns related to changes in scope of services
  • Mentors junior statistical programmers
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree or international equivalent in Biostatistics, Statistics, or programming-related field
  • 5 or more years of experience supporting clinical trials for regulatory submissions with sufficient experience as a study or program lead, preferred
  • A high level of SAS programming skills including SQL and macro development
  • Good knowledge and application of CDISC standards for SDTM and ADaM
  • Experience with Pinnacle21 and writing reviewer's guides is a plus
  • Basic understanding of standard statistical methodologies is expected
  • Experience with ophthalmology is preferred
  • Good understanding of statistical programming topics in medical product development
  • Excellent technical and programming logic skills
  • A successful history of cross-functional collaboration
  • Sound knowledge of all relevant regulations and guidelines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
  • Ability to be productive and handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • A strong interest in developing expertise in ophthalmology

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