Mgr, Statistical Prog

Ensures that the Statistical Programming department meets timelines, provides high quality deliverables, complies with contractual project requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and conducts projects within budget.
May participate in the development of department SOPs and guidelines, promoting standardized and consistent processes to maximize the efficiency of the Statistical Programming department.
Responsible for staff development, training and retention. Oversees development of direct reports by setting goals, managing performance, evaluating and monitoring training needs, supporting development plans, mentoring, and coaching.
Facilitates succession planning and maintains a Statistical Programming staff with diverse skills, abilities, and competencies meeting the business needs of the Statistical Programming department.
Makes recommendations for, and participates actively in hiring, onboarding, transferring, and terminating staff.
Maintains a good working knowledge of clinical drug development, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines, and statistical programming in order to effectively serve as a Statistical Programming department mentor. Develops and provides training for Statistical Programming associates.
Prioritizes activities across Statistical Programming projects and facilitates mutually beneficial resolutions to project conflicts between groups or individuals, creating solutions to address business and operational challenges.
Supports the assignment of, or directly assigns Statistical Programmers to projects in a manner which keeps associates at their utilization goal and which matches associates to projects appropriate to their skills, training and experience.
May be responsible for leading or supporting projects across multiple studies or programs.
May support business development activities.
May participate in or lead departmental or corporate initiatives.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

What we re looking for
Undergraduate degree or equivalent preferred, ideally in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
Extensive experience in programming in a clinical trial setting with increasing levels of responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous management experience or demonstrated leadership ability. Proven ability to prioritize projects and manage resources.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade