Manager Stats Programming

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Job Overview

• Manager, Statistical Programming required to work for Labcorp Drug Development.
• You will be employed by Labcorp Drug Development working in our late phase (II-IV) full-service group with the opportunity to work across multiple therapeutic areas
• Home based anywhere in the US or Canada.
• You must have previous experience of working as a Principal Statistical Programmer or above in either a biotech, CRO or pharma company
  

Join our growing team and discover your extraordinary potential by working as a Labcorp Drug Development Manager, Statistical Programming. 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. This really is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Labcorp Drug Development as we continue to grow and expand. This is a permanent, full-time home-based role anywhere within the US or Canada.

Job Primary Functions

• Oversight of less-experienced of statistical programmers within project activities.
• Provide statistical programming input into other disciplines’ activities and participate in interdepartmental processes.
• Ensure appropriate review of deliverables, implementing follow-up activities at the individual or departmental level.
• Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills, a proactive approach and the ability to make sound decisions on a regular basis and communicate these clearly.
• Display a positive attitude at all times, promoting and contributing to a good team spirit with a productive and professional environment.
• Facilitate the flow of information, comment and feedback between senior management and all levels of staff.
• Provide training and development of less experienced staff within the department.
• Act as Statistical Programming Project Manager or Project Director for large global or other major programs which may include global responsibilities.
• Provide ongoing supervision, advice and consultation to the Lead Programmers and the rest of the programming team to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects. Ensure all issues raised are addressed and all potential issues are handled proactively.
• Provide training on Statistical Programming related topics to other disciplines.
• Ensure good communication across the global management team.
• Advise on the Technical planning of projects.
• Identify and assist others in identifying changes in scope of projects and provide time and cost modifications and detailed information for the development of change orders.
• Provide and interpret resource requirements on a regular basis to ensure that programmers within the department are utilized as fully and as efficiently as possible.
• Ensure all Statistical Programming activities are carried out in accordance with Labcorp Drug Development or project specific processes.
• Ensure the quality work of the group and department through ongoing quality management and review to ensure high quality deliverables to clients and internal customers.
• Interact with the management and wider team in related disciplines e.g. Clinical Data Management, Clinical and Biostatistics, to ensure consistency in approach, ongoing co-operation and teamwork and regular discussion regarding process improvements.
• Represent Statistical Programming department during audits, particularly those related to new client opportunities.
  

Education/Qualifications

• BSc in a computing, life science, mathematical or statistical subject.
• A high computing content is considered to be beneficial; however proven computing skills are most important
• Alternative academic qualifications or experience are assessed to ensure equivalent background
  

Experience

• 8 years experience in provision of programming support for clinical trial management and reporting, or equivalent experience
• Supervisory skills gained from lead program oversight of large scale projects utilizing project management skills and team leadership as demonstrated by the ability to organize and motivate project teams
• Extensive experience and proven skills in the use of SAS within a Statistical Programming environment
• Knowledge of all aspects of clinical trials form initial study set-up to study completion
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures used within a Statistical Programming environment and the ability to communicate to programmers and nonprogrammers alike
• Full understanding of the job roles in programming, to be able to identify training and development needs, opportunities for optimizing staff utilization and employing the most efficient practices
• An excellent understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all related disciplines, e.g. Biostatistics and Clinical Data Management
• Ability to apply extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of other related disciplines to provide consultancy and advice on programming and wider related issues to other departments and disciplines
• Excellent problem solving skills, a proactive approach, anticipating issues and working to ensure they are avoided or resolved as quickly as possible
• A willingness to make decisions, seeking advice from senior Statistical Programming staff to confirm decisions when necessary
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to delegate and prioritize work
• Self motivation and the ability to work independently, excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards of work
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of staff throughout the global organization and confidently with other disciplines and external clients
• Ability promote a good team working environment, providing the client with a high quality service whilst recognizing our business needs
• A proactive approach to developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff in other disciplines, often in other locations and in working to achieve consistent processes and standards across them
• A co-operative and team orientated approach.
• Good interview skills to ensure successful recruitment of high caliber candidates
• Good general business awareness and an understanding of the business needs of a CRO

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