SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
Florham Park, NJ · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
Florham Park, NJ · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
South San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120 - $180/hr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
South San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120 - $180/hr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
North Chicago, IL · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
North Chicago, IL · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
South San Francisco, CA · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
South San Francisco, CA · On-site
$109K/yr
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications * Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions * Consult ...
Clinical SAS Programmer
Chantilly, VA · Remote
The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and validating SDTM domains and ADaM datasets, developing mapping specifications, and supporting clinical data programming activities with ...
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Clinical SAS Programmer
Chantilly, VA · Remote
The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and validating SDTM domains and ADaM datasets, developing mapping specifications, and supporting clinical data programming activities with ...
The Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst I (SR SPA I) is an independent statistical programmer ... Critical client project activities are reporting database development (SDTM and ADaM), statistical ...
The Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst I (SR SPA I) is an independent statistical programmer ... Critical client project activities are reporting database development (SDTM and ADaM), statistical ...
SAS Programmer Lead
North Wales, PA · On-site
Mandatory Skills SDTM, Clinical SAS JD Looking for SDTM experts having in-depth knowledge of SAS programming(macro's) 1.Must have 10+ yrs of exp in clinical domain 2.Strong knowledge of ...
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SAS Programmer Lead
North Wales, PA · On-site
Mandatory Skills SDTM, Clinical SAS JD Looking for SDTM experts having in-depth knowledge of SAS programming(macro's) 1.Must have 10+ yrs of exp in clinical domain 2.Strong knowledge of ...
Statistical Programmer II
Tampa, FL · On-site
Statistical Programmer II Location : Tampa, Florida Job Duties: Roles and responsibilities she ... Experienced in data validation and data cleaning and worked understanding with CDISC SDTM ...
Statistical Programmer II
Tampa, FL · On-site
Statistical Programmer II Location : Tampa, Florida Job Duties: Roles and responsibilities she ... Experienced in data validation and data cleaning and worked understanding with CDISC SDTM ...
This position is responsible for taking a lead role in SAS programming support of centralized specification, production and QC of SDTM datasets for use by Statistical Programming and others, and in ...
This position is responsible for taking a lead role in SAS programming support of centralized specification, production and QC of SDTM datasets for use by Statistical Programming and others, and in ...
Lead Clinical Programmer
Boston, MA · On-site
This position is responsible for taking a lead role in SAS programming support of centralized specification, production and QC of SDTM datasets for use by Statistical Programming and others, and in ...
Lead Clinical Programmer
Boston, MA · On-site
This position is responsible for taking a lead role in SAS programming support of centralized specification, production and QC of SDTM datasets for use by Statistical Programming and others, and in ...
Statistical Programmer
Redmond, WA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
The Statistical Programmer will support statistical programming activities for clinical trials ... Generate and/or validate SDTM and ADaM datasets, including associated Define.xml and reviewer ...
Statistical Programmer
Redmond, WA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
The Statistical Programmer will support statistical programming activities for clinical trials ... Generate and/or validate SDTM and ADaM datasets, including associated Define.xml and reviewer ...
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Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)
North Chicago, IL
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Job description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
The Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards (CDARS) proactively participates in the development of data and reporting standards in support of AbbVie's portfolio of clinical trials and ensuring AbbVie's conformance to CDISC standards and industry best practices as well as pipeline based SDTM development. This role implements the strategy and framework for governance of standards as set by the Head and Associate Directors of CDARS and actively engages in deployment of next generation process and technology.
Standards Development responsibilities include
- Actively participating with a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to define one more of the following types of standards within the assigned therapeutic areas:
- Data Collection
- Data Review Rules
- SDTM mapping
- Participating in a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to define one more of the following types of standards within the assigned therapeutic areas:
- ADaM mapping and derivation
- Study-level tables, listings, or figures
- Product-level safety analysis displays
- Ensuring each standard is clearly defined, with appropriate documentation of relevant assumptions and decisions related to its use to support pipeline activities
- Ensuring consistency across standard types (e.g. eCRF standards align with TLF standards, SDTM standards align with ADaM standards, etc.)
- Develop training materials to the organization on the proper use of standards in pipeline activities
- Communicate ongoing standard development activities across the organization
Pipeline responsibilities include
- Providing feedback on CRF design and SDTM datasets to ensure data are collected and represented in a manner that support regulatory requirements to comply with CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM and ADaM) and AbbVie standard extensions to CDISC
- Review and provide feedback on SDTM Trial Design Domains
- SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications
- Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer's Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions
- Consult on conformance issues for SDTM and/or ADaM and work with the study team to resolve the problem either by correcting the data or metadata, or by providing an appropriate explanation
Other responsibilities include:
- representing AbbVie's interests in industry standards development projects,
- staying current with industry standards such as CDISC, and the regulatory requirements related to their use
- identifying improvements to the processes and content of standards, and driving those improvements to completion
Minimum Qualifications:
- MS with 8 years of relevant clinical research experience, or
- BS with 10 years of relevant clinical research experience
- Experience with SDTM is required
- Experience leading development of standards for data collection, tabulation, analysis and/or reporting
- Experience with preparing SDTM and/or ADaM datasets and documentation for regulatory submissions
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with CDASH is highly recommended
- Experience with ADaM, Analysis Results Metadata, or TLF standards are helpful
- Active participation in CDISC teams preferred
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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About AbbVie
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Industry
Scientific research and development services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
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Year founded
2013