Novartis

Associate Director, Statistical Programming

Novartis

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: East HanoverNew JerseyUnited States

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Salary

💰 $145,600 - $270,400 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead statistical programming activities for multiple clinical trials within a program or an indication /disease area, or development program.
  • Accountable for timely and quality development and validation of all statistical programming components on assigned program(s).
  • Responsible for audit readiness of all assigned statistical programming deliverables as well as accuracy and reliability of statistical analysis results.
  • Coordinate activities of internal / external programmers.
  • Make statistical programming decisions and propose strategies at program or indication/disease level.
  • Develop scientific documentation for the program(s) or indication/disease area together with the Biostatistician(s).
  • Responsible for allocating resources within a program and ensuring resource sharing between programs to meet AQS and organizational goals.
  • May act as an operational and/or functional manager of associates including providing supervision and guidance to these programmers on operational / functional expertise and processes.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop statistical programmers.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional team members within the clinical trial/program, and able to summarize and discuss status of deliverables and critical programming aspects with them (timelines, scope, resource plan).
  • Maintain up-to-date advanced knowledge of programming software (e.g. SAS/R) as well as industry requirements (e.g. CDISC, eCTD, Define.xml), attend functional meetings and training.
  • Represent statistical programming at indication or program-level, in audits/inspections and Health Authority (HA) meetings, and on technical programming aspects in external conferences or consortiums (e.g. CDISC).

Requirements

  • BS/MS degree in life science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent relevant degree and 6+ years in a programming or statistical role.
  • 3+ years experience in a line management or equivalent leadership experience, such as matrix management (applicable for people managers only).
  • Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage and oversee multiple trials simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • In-depth understanding of clinical trials methodology, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Expert in SAS or R programming, including the development and validation of deliverables within a Statistical Programming environment, and the creation of advanced MACROs and/or functions.
  • Significant experience in contributing to statistical analysis plans and developing technical programming specifications.
  • Advanced knowledge of industry standards, including CDISC standards, and a solid understanding of the development and use of standard programs.
  • At least 2+ years of experience as a Lead/Program/Project Programmer for one or more programs/indications, including the coordination of large teams of internal and/or external programmers.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment, influencing and communicating across functions and with external stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Life and disability benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution and match
  • Vacation
  • Personal days
  • Holidays
  • Other leaves
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SASR programmingstatistical programmingdevelopment and validation of deliverablesadvanced MACROsstatistical analysis planstechnical programming specificationsclinical trials methodologyGood Clinical Practice (GCP)resource allocation
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringcommunicationinfluencingsupervisionguidancerelationship building