Senior Programmer I & II /Principal Programmer SAS and R

Principal Programmer Purpose The role of the Principal Programmer is to provide programming support to the statistics and programming department across a range of projects, clients and therapeutic areas. The Principal Programmer may also perform a supervisory role (e.g. line management and/or project management). Key Responsibilities The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based on current business needs. Technical: • Perform review of clinical trial documents including protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs • Author, review and approve study TFL shells and dataset specifications • Author, validate and document programs for datasets, TFLs and macros, applying good programming practice • Identify data issues and outliers • Complete, review and approve CDISC Validation tool reports • Identify data and standards issues and resolve or escalate as appropriate • Awareness of emerging standards and associated impact to ongoing and future planned trials • Maintain proficiency in R and awareness of developments • Maintain study master file documents and any other documents that are required to be audit ready People Management: • Line management of statisticians, programmer s and other technical staff. Accountable for overall performance of direct reports • Provide coaching and mentoring of staff to achieve “excellence”. Direct employee career development and ensure line reports receive appropriate training to perform their day-to-day jobs • Interview and effectively on-board and integrate new staff members • Provide programming technical leadership and coaching Project Management: • Oversight of key client projects/portfolios. o Being Veramed Project Manager on client accounts and projects o Maintain the project plan o Proactive management of resource, scope change and risks o Manage the delivery of projects to budget o Manage client expectations and issue resolution General: • Lead internal and client study, project and cross functional team meetings effectively • Present study updates internally and at client meetings • Share scientific, technical and practical knowledge within the team and with colleagues • Perform work in full compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, company policies, procedures, and training • Build effective collaborative working relationships with internal and client team members • Ensure learnings are shared across projects or studies • Develop and provide internal technical training where appropriate • Lead process improvement initiatives Minimum Qualification Requirements • BSc, MSc or PhD in numerical discipline (or relevant equivalent industry experience) • At least 8 years of relevant industry experience Other Information/Additional Requirements • Understanding of clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints and study designs • Awareness of industry and project standards & ICH guidelines • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Interpersonal/teamwork skills for effective interactions • Proficiency in data handling using R • Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables • Demonstrated problem solving ability and attention to detail • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and/or people Senior Programmer Purpose The role of the Senior Programmer is to provide programming support to the statistics and programming department across a range of projects, clients and therapeutic areas. Key Responsibilities The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based on current business needs. Technica