Senior Statistical Programmer

IQVIA
London
2 years ago
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Senior Statistical Programmer

Global Biostatistics

Home-based, office-based, hybrid options available

Join us on our exciting journey!

The Global Biostatistics (Data Sciences, Safety & Medical) team at IQVIA are experienced in submissions for all major regions; working together with key groups such as, Global Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Project and Data Management, and Medical Writing, to drive efficiency and accountability.

IQVIA Biostatistics helps interpret and draw inferences from data collected on patients as they progress through a clinical trial and serves as the bridge between data capture and reporting.

We have one of the largest Biostatistics departments within the industry of around 1,100+ staff, to which we engage the full range of industry-leading resources and expertise spanning all study phases and therapeutic areas.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Statistical Programmer, you will be given access to cutting-edge, in-house technology and opportunities to work on global projects across a variety of therapeutic areas. 

Thanks to our development opportunities and mentoring at all levels, you will be able to progress your long-term career in the direction you choose.

You will provide experienced technical expertise to develop process methodology for the department to meet internal and external clients’ needs.

You will plan and coordinate the development of integrated programming solutions, serving the full spectrum of statistical programming needs, along with providing technical expertise and leadership to the department and provide internal consulting services, including specifications and user needs analysis for complex project or client requirements.

Acting as a lead on studies, you will directly communicate with internal and client statisticians and clinical team members to ensure appropriate understanding of requirements and project timelines and support the training of new or junior team members. As well as, estimating programming scope of work, manage resource assignments, communicate project status and negotiate/re-negotiate project timelines for deliverables.

Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters’ in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent 5+ years Statistical Programming experience within the Life-Science industry Experience in SAS® Base, and good knowledge of SAS® graph and SAS® Macros Excellent knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM and ADaM) Excellent application development skills Strong understanding of clinical trial data and extremely hands on in data manipulations, analysis and reporting of analysis results. Experience as technical team lead, directly engaging clients and coordinating tasks within a programming team In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, i.e. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you

Global exposure Variety of therapeutic areas Collaborative and supportive team environment Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology Excellent career development and progression opportunities Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being

Unleash your potential!

It takes passion to make the extraordinary possible for patients. Our culture of innovation and collaboration enables us to explore new possibilities and help improve health around the world.

When you join our diverse, global team, you’ll harness the power of unparalleled data, advanced analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and deep healthcare and scientific expertise to drive healthcare forward.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at

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