Statistical Programmer I - entry level (Suitable for Fresh UNI Graduates only) at Syneos Health Clinical Solutions

Statistical Programmer I

IMPORTANT: This position is suitable only for recent University Graduates based in South Africa. This is an entry level position where extensive training would be provided. Suitable candidiate would need to come to our Bloemfontein office. Previous SAS experience (courses, major, etc) required.

Syneos Health is the only fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization purpose-built to accelerate customer success. We lead with a product development mindset, seamlessly connecting our capabilities to add high-value insights to speed therapies to patients and provide practical value to help our customers achieve their objectives.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know: 
WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical  and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job responsibilities 

• Uses SAS or other software to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.    
• Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements.  
• Performs validation programming and works with other Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings.
• Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention.
• Follows applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH).
• Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, and verification/quality control documents and programs, ensuring inspection readiness.
• Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload.
• Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for opinions of others.
• Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Completes project programming activities within timeframe allotted by Lead Statistical Programmer and/or management.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.  
• Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Undergraduate Degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience. 
• Proficiency in programming in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English