Principal Stat Programmer

Overview

Principal Stat Programmer role responsible for the accuracy and integrity of statistical programming across clinical projects, with technical leadership and mentoring of junior programmers.

What you'll do

• Develop and validate complex datasets and outputs using SAS programming, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards such as ADaM and SDTM models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize statistical programming processes and enhance overall efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on statistical methodologies to support clinical trial projects and departments.
• Mentor and guide junior programmers, fostering their growth and development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of programming workflows and departmental standards.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables from the statistical programming department by adhering to best practices and established protocols.
• Lead initiatives to enhance programming tools and techniques, driving innovation in statistical programming.
• Partner with leadership to align programming objectives with larger organizational goals.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related field.
• Ability to lead/manage others: capably leads and manages programming teams, ensuring adherence to standards and mentoring junior programmers.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information: maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive project data and internal communications.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills in selecting statistical methods and programming techniques.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines, effectively managing time and resources to deliver high-quality programming outputs.
• Demonstrated project management skills to coordinate tasks and resources effectively.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude with a deep understanding of SAS programming and CDISC standards.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data accurately to make informed decisions in statistical programming.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to assess statistical programming requirements and ensure data integrity.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills to overcome programming challenges and optimize workflows.
• Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data, ensuring accurate construction and validation of clinical datasets.
• Demonstrated written communication skills to document programming methodologies and procedures clearly.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to facilitate collaboration and improve statistical programming processes.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals, inspiring and motivating programming teams to align their work with organizational goals and quality standards.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree in Statistics or Computer Science.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.