Principal Statistical Programmer
- Canada, United States
- Programming
- ICON Strategic Solutions
About the role
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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
What you will be doing:
- Independently develop accurate and CDISC compliant ADaM specifications.
- Independently develop/validate programs that generate analysis datasets based on ADaM specifications.
- Independently develop/validate programs that generate tables and listings specified in the protocol or the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP).
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements. Prepare XPTs Define.xml, Reviewer’s Guide and analysis metadata report, executable programs for CRT packages.
- Run P21 checks and resolve the P21 validation report related error and document details.
- Perform quality control on final reports. Generate the adhoc and custom reports as requested.
- Provide QC and validation reports and document corresponding details.
- Communicate with programming and statistics leads, data managers and other team members.
- Provide project progress updates of programming activities.
You are:
- BS/MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Life Sciences - 10+ years of statistical programming experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Contract Research Industry
- Required Skills Include: - Strong SAS programming skills required in Windows & UNIX environment with proficiency in SAS/Base, SAS Macros, SAS/Stat - Knowledge of working in SAS Grid environment with experience in SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Studio is a plus –
- Experience with all clinical phases I, II, III and IV of trails is desirable
- Good understanding of standards specific to clinical trials such as CDISC, SDTM, ADaM, MedDRA, WHODRUG
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capability of communicating technical concepts
- Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated success to multi-task and deliver viable solutions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Should have experience in lead role.
- Experience in submission to regulatory authorities
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others
Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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