Job Description
Veramed prides itself on two key areas: providing the highest quality statistics and programming consultancy for its clients, and offering its employees an industry-leading working environment with support and training for career growth.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal level Statistical Programmer to join us on a permanent basis in the UK. We can offer home and/or office working, training and support, and a competitive package.
The purpose of the role is to provide programming support to the statistics and programming department across a range of projects, clients, and therapeutic areas. The Senior or Principal Programmer may also perform supervisory roles, such as line management and/or project management.
Key Responsibilities
The 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 SAS programs for datasets, TFLs, and macros, applying good programming practices
Identify data issues and outliers
Complete, review, and approve CDISC Validation tool reports
Identify data and standards issues and resolve or escalate as appropriate
Maintain awareness of emerging standards and their impact on ongoing and future trials
Maintain proficiency in SAS and stay updated on developments
Maintain study master file documents and other audit-ready documents
People Management
Line management of statisticians, programmers, and other technical staff, responsible for their overall performance
Provide coaching and mentoring to achieve excellence
Manage employee career development and ensure appropriate training
Interview, onboard, and integrate new staff members effectively
Provide programming technical leadership and coaching
Project Management
Oversee key client projects and portfolios
Serve as Veramed Project Manager on client accounts and projects
Maintain project plans
Manage resources, scope changes, and risks proactively
Ensure project delivery within budget
Manage client expectations and resolve issues
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
Ensure full compliance with internal and client policies, procedures, processes, and training
Build effective collaborative relationships with internal and client team members
Share learnings across projects or studies
Develop and provide internal technical training where appropriate
Lead process improvement initiatives
Minimum Qualification Requirements
BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline (or relevant industry experience)
At least 6 years of relevant industry experience
Other Information/Additional Requirements
Understanding of the clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints, and study designs
WHAT TO EXPECT:
A warm, friendly working environment to thrive both personally and professionally
A supportive, open-door management policy facilitating your development and career progression
A unique CRO doing things differently in staff, project, and relationship management
The opportunity to own your role and develop your skills and experience
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