Sr Stat Programmer

Provide experienced technical expertise to develop process methodology for department to meet internal and external clients needs. Plan and coordinate the development of integrated programming solutions serving the full spectrum of statistical programming needs. Provide technical expertise and leadership to the department. Provide internal consulting services, including specifications and user needs analysis for complex project or client requirements.

Essential Functions
Perform, plan and co-ordinate the following for complex studies: (i) the programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs for use in creating statistical tables, figures, and listing summaries and (ii) the programming of analysis databases (derived datasets) and transfers of data for internal and external clients. May perform and plan the programming of database quality control checks.
Program and plan the integration of databases from multiple studies or sources.
Develop and co-ordinate programming documentation including plans and specifications, as appropriate, for complex studies.
Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and independently bring project solutions to teams and department, for complex studies.
Perform, plan and co-ordinate the development, implementation and validation of new process technologies, macros and applications.
Fulfill project responsibilities at the level of statstical team lead for single complex studies or group of studies.
Understand the Scope of Work, budget and quote assumptions, estimate the work completed, manage Out of Scope and resource forecasts for single studies. May manage project budget and resource requirements, and provide revenue forecasts for single studies.
Provide training and guidance to lower level staff.

Qualifications
Masters Degree Computer science or related field and 7 years relevant experience Req Or
Bachelors Degree Computer science or related field and 8 years relevant experience Req
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree Req
Knowledge of statistics, programming and/or clinical drug development process
Advanced knowledge of computing applications such as Base SAS, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language
Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients