Senior Statistical Programmer at Covance

About the Job
Job Overview

• Senior Statistical Programmer required to work for Covance as a Lead Statistical Programmer
• You will be employed by Covance working in our Clinical Development Services division working across multiple Sponsors in a dedicated team that works purely on Phase I and IIa patient oncology studies
• Home based anywhere in Europe or South Africa
• You must have some previous experience of working as a Lead S tatistical Programmer within clinical trials using SAS
• Oncology experience desirable but not essential
• Candidates must be fluent in English language (both verbal and written)
• Join our growing team and discover your extraordinary potential by working as a Covance Senior Statistical Programmer within our Global Clinical Development Statistical Programming department. Within this department there is a team that works solely on Phase I and IIa oncology studies across multiple Sponsors. The position offers a strong support network, flexible working solutions and the opportunity to progress your career. If you are looking to strengthen your Lead expertise within a varied and dynamic environment, then this is a fantastic opportunity. This is a permanent, full-time office or home-based role anywhere within Europe or South Africa.

Job Primary Functions

• Perform the role of the Lead Statistical Programmer
• Plan, execute and oversee all programming activities on a study, including but not limited to, resource estimation, working within budget, meeting timelines, maximizing quality, interaction with other departments and the client, etc.
• Develop and maintain SAS programs to create SDTM and ADaM datasets and TFLs, and perform QC of SDTM, ADaMs and TFLs
• Produce Define XML/PDFs, Analysis Results Metadata (ARM), annotated CRFs and Reviewers Guides to support SDTMs and ADaMs
• Develop specifications for SDTMs and ADaM datasets
• Review SAPs and TFL shells from a programming perspective for studies
• Mentor less-experienced programmers in the processes around SDTMs, ADaMs and TFLs
• Present and share knowledge at department meetings
• Respond to QA and client audits, and support qualification audits
• Identify processes within programming that will increase productivity, quality and efficiency

Education/Qualifications:

• BSc, preferably in computing, life science, mathematical or statistical subject

Experience:

• You must have some previous experience of working as a Lead S tatistical Programmer within clinical trials using SAS
• Oncology experience desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of CDISC requirements
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and contribute in a team setting and communicate effectively within the team environment
• Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize own work
• Self motivation and ability to work independently
• A cooperative and team-oriented approach
• Candidates must be fluent in English language (both verbal and written)