Statistical Programmer- Neurological Disorders (Remote

Join us in playing an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes!

Cytel provides unrivalled biostatistics and operations research to improve drug development success rates, crucial for human welfare. Focused on using innovative applications of statistical science and adaptive clinical trial design, Cytel is at the cutting edge of technology and human ingenuity, driving healthcare forward.

We are hiring Principal Statistical Programmers for our growing FSP division. Position reports to Sr. Director, Statistical Programming.

Your Impact

As Principal Statistical Programmer, you will leverage your advanced SAS programming skills and proficiency in CDISC standards (SDTM & ADaM) to lead or help drive one or more Phase I-IV clinical trials, with a focus on Neurological Disorders. You will report to the Director, Statistical Programming.

You will contribute by:

performing data manipulation, analysis and reporting of clinical trial data, both safety and efficacy, utilizing SAS programming;

applying your CDISC know-how and proficiency in SDTM and ADaM, to create and validate datasets/analysis files, tables, listings, and figures ( TLF s);

generating complex ad-hoc reports

preparing and validating submission packages, i.e. define.xml, Reviewers Guide

applying your strong understanding/experience with Efficacy analysis;

preparing submission packages

performing lead duties when called upon;

serving as team player, with a willingness to go the extra distance to get results, meet deadlines, etc.;

being adaptable and flexible when priorities change

What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a scientific discipline such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.

10+ years of SAS programming experience in the Pharmaceutical & Biotech industry.

3-5 years study lead experience, with includes leading, monitoring and mentoring programmers.

Familiarity with drug development life cycle and experience with the manipulation, analysis and reporting of clinical trials’ data.

Strong SAS data manipulation, analysis and reporting skills.

Ability to implement the latest CDISC SDTM / ADaM standards (production/validation).

Proficiency in SAS MACRO development

Strong ad-hoc reporting

Solid experience in Efficacy analysis

Experience with Pinnacle21

Submissions experience utilizing define.xml and other submission documents.

Experience supporting Neurological Disorders (i.e. Multiple Sclerosis, HIV, Alzheimer’s, Strokes), strongly desirable.

Excellent analytical & troubleshooting skills.

Ability to provide quality output and deliverables, in adherence with challenging timelines.

Ability to work effectively and successfully in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners.

What’s in it for you:

You will have the opportunity to play an integral role helping our clients and the industry shape the future of drug development

You will be part of an exciting new chapter in Cytel’s history with high growth and opportunities to progress in Senior and Leadership positions within the company

Work in an environment designed for an entrepreneurial minded person with a lot of energy, ideas and courage for their implementation

Work with and leverage the best and brightest minds in the industry

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