Statistical Programmer 2 (Early Phase) at Covance

Job Overview

• Statistical Programmer 2 required to work for Covance
• Excellent opportunities to progress
• Varied, fast paced environment
• Office based in Leeds, Yorkshire, UK or work from home anywhere in Europe or South Africa
• Candidates must have experience of working as a Statistical Programmer within clinical research

Join our growing team and discover your extraordinary potential by working as a Covance Statistical Programmer 2 within our Early Phase statistical programming department. As a Level 2 Statistical Programmer at Covance you will be responsible for providing SAS programming support in terms of SDTM and ADaM datasets and tables, figures and listings (TFLs) for reports. Once trained in Covance systems and processes you will also assume the role of Lead Programmer for allocated studies.

Working within early phase statistical programming we offer, in a word, variety…

In the type of studies: PK, Bioequivalence, Metabolism, Dose Escalation etc. and Sponsors

• In Early Phase we are not assigned for years to the same study, so you will be exposed to multiple studies for clients with different needs as well as working with talented internal colleagues
   

Job Primary Functions

• With sufficient experience assume the role of a Lead Statistical Programmer with support from senior programming staff.
  • 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 eCRFs and Reviewers Guides to support SDTMs and ADaMs
• With support from senior programming staff, develop specifications for SDTMs and ADaM datasets
• Review SAPs and TFL shells from a programming perspective for studies with support from senior programming staff
• Respond to QA and client audits with support from senior programming staff
   

Education/Qualifications

A comprehensive full job description is available.

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

Experience:

• Candidates must have experience of working as a Statistical Programmer within a healthcare company within Europe or South Africa and have some exposure to Leading studies
• 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
• You must be fluent in English language (both verbal and written).