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Senior Statistical Programmer I

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 22, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc,M.Sc,B.Pharma,M.Pharma,LifeScience Graduates Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Senior Statistical Programmer I
Job ID: R-215634
Date Posted: 01/16/2025
Career Level: D1
Employer: AstraZeneca


Introduction to Role:

As a Senior Statistical Programmer I, you will be responsible for delivering programming tasks with quality and timeliness while following established standards and processes. This role requires technical expertise and industry knowledge to perform tasks independently, using judgment when faced with complex situations. You will support medium-complexity clinical study deliverables or contribute to project deliverables as part of a cross-functional team. Your contributions will drive continuous improvement within the team.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborative Programming Support:
    Work with team members to provide technical programming and information components for study or project deliverables.

  • Protocol and Clinical Development Implementation:
    Implement statistical programming aspects of clinical protocols and development programs.

  • High-Quality Deliverables:
    Ensure high-quality deliverables, both for your own work and for the team’s contributions.

  • Independent Programming:
    Program independently with efficiency and quality, adhering to established standards.

  • Documentation and Specifications:
    Write specifications and ensure the completeness of relevant documentation.

  • Best Practice Development:
    Contribute to the development of best practices aimed at improving quality, efficiency, and effectiveness within the team.

  • Compliance and Automation:
    Ensure compliance with industry standards and utilize automation where applicable.

  • Team Coordination:
    Initiate and coordinate team activities and tasks, identifying risks within assigned studies or projects.

  • Collaboration with Study Teams:
    Collaborate with various team members including statisticians, lead programmers, data managers, and study leaders.

  • Contract Programming Coordination:
    Work effectively with contract programming providers.

  • Technical Initiative Contribution:
    Contribute to technical initiatives that improve programming processes.

  • Project Management Practices:
    Apply basic project management practices to manage programming aspects of drug or technical projects.


Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Educational Background:
    A degree in Mathematics (Applied Math, Engineering, etc.), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or a related field.

  • Programming Skills:
    Strong programming skills, including proficiency in macro languages.

  • Clinical Development Knowledge:
    Intermediate knowledge of the clinical development process.

  • Industry Standards Knowledge:
    Good understanding of industry standards.

  • Project Management Skills:
    Experience in implementing project management practices.

  • Problem-Solving Ability:
    Ability to apply programming knowledge to solve problems and manage relevant documentation effectively.


Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Concurrent Activity Management:
    Ability to proactively manage multiple activities within assigned studies or projects.

Work Environment:

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of diverse teams and flexible working arrangements. Our in-person work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, and while we expect an average of three days per week in the office, we respect individual flexibility.


Why Join AstraZeneca?

Join us in our journey to create the future of medicine as we work towards becoming a healthcare provider beyond medicines. At AstraZeneca, we aim to be patient-centric, using cutting-edge technologies like digital therapeutics, wearables, machine learning, and visual analytics to transform clinical trials, data collection, and decision-making.


Diversity and Equal Opportunity:

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment and recruitment, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.


Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us redefine the future of healthcare.