Senior Manager, Statistical Programming

Warman O'Brien ,
Booker, Buckinghamshire

Overview

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Statistical Programming for a leading pharmaceutical company that focus within oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. This position combines the role of a programming team leader who plans and provides oversight of statistical programming activities with that of a technical/scientific leader who develops technical solutions and or disease area/therapeutic area standards resulting in operational effectiveness and efficiencies. Responsibilities: * Coordinate and oversee programming team activities * Provide technical and project specific guidance to programming team members to ensure quality and on-time deliverables in compliance with departmental processes. * Manage third party vendors and ensure their performance meets the agreed upon timelines, quality and budget established for the project or study. * Perform comprehensive review of, and provide input into, project requirements and/or project documentation. * Apply strategic decisions and recommendations to develop detailed programming strategy and plan the programming deliverables for projects of high complexity and/or scope. * Collaborate effectively within statistical programming and cross-functional working group team members both internal and external. * Contribute to the standards strategy for the TA. Accountable for developing disease area standards. * Apply technical and analytical expertise to develop and implement solutions for use on multiple projects, leading to increased efficiency and quality across programming teams. * Provide technical advice to teams and may work with other disciplines outside department to solve complex problems. * Share knowledge and guide programmers in developing technical and analytical abilities. Qualifications: * In-depth knowledge of statistical programming and industry standard data structures. * Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines and publishing processes (e.g. 21 CFR Part 11), basic project management techniques/skills, and team leadership skills. * Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities and to negotiate successfully. * Proven ability to forge strong collaborations with partner functions to have program (e.g. Disease Area/Therapeutic Area level) and/or department level impact. * Intellectual curiosity and innovative thinking to shape solutions to allow for optimal design strategies and execution.