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Senior Statistical Programmer

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming languages such as SAS and R, as ... Perform data manipulation and statistical analyses using appropriate programming techniques.

Accord Technologies Inc.

R-Programmer

Jackson, MS · On-site

The contractor must have hands-on R programming knowledge; statistical background and understanding * Ability to build and deliver robust statistical models * Deliver high-quality documentation and ...

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KG Tiger

Statistical Programmer

Plymouth Meeting, PA

... R programming, machine learning, SPSS Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Qualifications Master's degree/Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics or related field with two to five years of ...

LivaNova

Statistical Programmer II

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

The statistical programming team develops datasets from our clinical trials and delivers tables ... Experience with R, Python, SQL, Git, or other modern programming/version control tools.

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Statistical Programmer

Statistical Programmer

Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Statistical Programming Consultant

Requirements:

  • B.Sc., M.Sc., or equivalent education in Biostatistics/Statistics, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or related fields
  • Advanced SAS macro programming experience is required for the development of global tools that will increase the efficiency and capacity of the Statistical Programming group
  • At least 6 years of Clinical trials related work experience in SAS programming, analysis and reporting in the context of drug development projects is required
  • Well experienced in Pinnacle21 validation process, generating define xml using Pinnacle 21
  • Extensive experience in implementing CDISC standards, as well as annotating CRFs, creating specifications for SDTM and ADaM datasets
  • Experienced in creating Define.xml and the corresponding Reviewers' Guide for SDTM and ADaM datasets
  • Good verbal and written communications skills in English
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical drug development
  • Proficiency in conducting advanced statistical analyses
  • Must be independent, attention to detail, accountable to quality and timely delivery
  • Ability to work on multiple collaborative projects, team player mentality

Responsibilities :

  • As a Statistical Programming Consultant, you will use your SAS and R programming skills to prepare SDTM and ADaM datasets, Tables, Listings, & Figures (TLFs), as well as create related documents such as aCRF, programming specifications, and define packages (including reviewer's guides) for Phase 1 to Phase 4 clinical trials
  • In addition, you will conduct quality control and quality assurance activities on datasets and outputs and may participate in company initiatives to improve the efficiency of end-to-end statistical programming activities, analysis, and reporting (IT, methodology, automation, quality)
  • You will work closely in teams led by statistical programmers, statisticians, and drug development consultants, supporting a variety of client projects across various therapeutic areas and complexities
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Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences is a Global Contract Research Organization that provides services in Clinical Research, Manufacturing & Quaity, Regulatory Affairs Areas.. Industries Serving: Pharmaceutical Bio-Pharmaceutical Medical Device Cosmeceuticals & Cosmetics Food & Beverage Clinical Research Scientific Areas Covering: Clinical Research Manufacturing Quality & Validations Regulatory Affairs Intellectual Property Through our in-house team expertise, associates and alliances in the US, Europe and Asia, we can rapidly deliver services, technology, processes and workforce globally, either virtually or integrate into client project space, providing oversight and expertise for individual needs to total end-to-end support for all kinds of clinical trials of Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device and all other scientific products and their manufacturing.

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Scientific research and development services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

South Plainfield, NJ, US

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