Principal Statistical Programmer, RWE

Why DSSS?

Data Sciences Staffing Solutions, DSSS or DS3, is a unit within IQVIA that provides our sponsors with fully dedicated resources through a Functional Service Provider (FSP) partnership. This means you get all the benefits of working for an industry leading global CRO while operating within a sponsor environment and utilizing sponsor systems. These sponsor clients include world class pharmaceutical and biotech companies offering you a unique opportunity to work on a team where your role is both challenging and rewarding, while working alongside colleagues who are passionate about influencing the future of medicine and advancing therapies. With IQVIA's DSSS business unit, you are not just another cog in the machine; you become a core part of a dynamic team dedicated to reshaping the future of healthcare.

Responsibilities:

Supporting clients HEOR and Medical Affairs teams to develop and validate statistical programs for data analysis and compliance with industry standards. Act at SME level for requests involving real-world data and real-world evidence.

Assist sponsor client with establishing standards/processes for handling real-world data.

Ensure all programming activities comply with CDISC standards (SDTM and ADaM) and regulatory guidelines (ICH E6, E3, E8, E9).

In addition to performing all senior statistical programmer duties, the Principal Statistical Programmer will also assist all the Sr. Programmers and Programmers in their day-to-day activities and act as escalation point for complex programming queries

Regularly communicates with the sponsor on the progress of programming aspects of the project and proactively anticipates issues and works with the sponsor on resolution of the problems

Provide input and/or write the programming specifications

Serve as subject matter expert on all aspects of SAS programming

Understand pharmaceutical industry standards and trends and proactively plan, develop, and implement

Develop consistent practices of clinical and statistical review of output and mentor programming staff

Check for consistency across therapeutic areas

Identify, plan, and oversee the implementation and success measures of all process improvement initiatives

Maintain expertise in the use of the SAS Macros and determine macro development priorities

Utilizing R programming to assess and program EMR data via GitHub repositories set up by client

Education and Experience:

Minimum 8 years' SAS programming experience within Clinical Research Organization or sponsor environment plus 3 years of recent lead experience required

Bachelors degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Biology, Pharmacy or related.

Must have good knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM and ADaM)

Must have expertise of SAS Base, and good knowledge of SAS graph and SAS Macros.

Moderate R programming ability is required

Experienced with handling real-world data with advanced content knowledge.

Capable of implementing more advanced statistical procedures as per specifications provided by biostatistician.

Thorough understanding of relational database components and theory.

Excellent application development skills.

Strong understanding of clinical trial data and extremely hands on in data manipulations, analysis, and reporting of analysis results.

Good understanding of ICH E6, ICH E3, ICH E8, ICH E9, and clinical research processes.

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The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $117,400.00 - $218,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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