Senior Statistical Programmer

Covance ,
Maidenhead, Berkshire

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Job Overview: * Senior Statistical Programmers required to work for Covance as a Lead Statistical Programmer * You will be employed by Covance working in our late phase (II-IV) full-service group with the opportunity to work across several therapeutic areas * Home based anywhere in Europe or South Africa * You must have previous Lead experience working as a Senior Statistical Programmer in either a biotech, CRO or pharma company * Candidates must be fluent in English language (both verbal and written) Join our growing team and discover your extraordinary potential by working as a Covance Senior Statistical Programmer. You will work in our internal late phase full service group so you will enjoy a varied role working for different sponsors across several therapeutic areas within phases II-IV. The position offers a strong support network, flexible working solutions and the opportunity to progress your career. If you are looking to strengthen your Lead expertise within a varied and dynamic environment, then this is a fantastic opportunity. This really is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Covance as we continue to grow and expand. This is a permanent, full-time office or home-based role anywhere within Europe or South Africa. Job Primary Functions * Perform the role of the Lead Statistical Programmer * 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 CRFs and Reviewers Guides to support SDTMs and ADaMs * Develop specifications for SDTMs and ADaM datasets * Review SAPs and TFL shells from a programming perspective for studies * Mentor less-experienced programmers in the processes around SDTMs, ADaMs and TFLs * Present and share knowledge at department meetings * Respond to QA and client audits, and support qualification audits * Identify processes within programming that will increase productivity, quality and efficiency Education/Qualifications: * BSc, preferably in computing, life science, mathematical or statistical subject Experience: * You must have previous Lead experience working as a Statistical Programmer in either a biotech, CRO or pharma company using the SAS programming language * Experience of working to CDISC standards * 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 * Candidates must be fluent in English language (both verbal and written) PLEASE NOTE CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FULFIL THE CRITERIA MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE NO AGENCIES PLEASE MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please phone Peter Lewis on +44 (0) 1628 543 457. To apply, please click on the APPLY button. Keywords: Senior Statistical Programmer, Covance, Statistical programming, Chiltern, Covance, Phases II-IV, Programmer Analyst, Stats Programmer, Senior, Statistical Programmer, Lead, SAS Programmer, CDISC, ADaM, SDTM, Biostatistics, Senior Statistician, Statistician, Biostatistician, Statistics, Study Biostatistician, pharma, pharmaceutical, SAS, STAT, home based, pharma, pharmaceutical, office based, office-based, home-based, flexible working, flexible location, home based, field based, home based EU Anywhere, anywhere in Europe, field-based, United Kingdom, UK, Swansea, Cambridge, Reading, Sheffield, BirminghamGreat Britain, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Ukraine, Bloemfontein. Employment Type: Full Time