Senior Statistical Programmer - Real World Evidence (homebased in Kenya) at IQVIA

R1187275

JOB DESCRIPTION

IQVIA’s Real World Evidence Solutions (RWS) group is recruiting Senior Statistical Programmers to join our dynamic team in Europe & Africa

Purpose of Role:

The RWS Senior Statistical Programmer jobs provide statistical SAS programming leadership, expertise and consulting to meet internal and external client needs. This includes planning and co-ordination of integrated SAS solutions serving the full spectrum of statistical programming for often complex projects

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Our careers have a greater purpose - alongside a group of diverse, talented colleagues we work daily on making a real positive impact on human lives and overcoming some of the biggest challenges facing global public health
• We offer opportunities to work with leading international healthcare organizations and the latest healthcare trends
• You can progress and shape your long-term career in the direction you choose. With access to industry-leading data and experts, you'll find endless opportunities for growth
• We offer a competitive salary along with other employee focused benefits for health and recreation with flexible hours

Please only apply if you match the candidate criteria below.

Your daily missions would include:

• The Senior SAS Programmer will perform, plan, co-ordinate and implement SAS programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs, creating statistical tables, figures and listings, programming of analysis datasets and transfer files and programming quality control checks
• Interpret project level requirements and develop programming specifications for complex studies
• Provide advanced technical expertise and independently bring project solutions to the Statistical Programming department
• Fulfil project responsibilities as technical team lead for single or group studies
• Directly communicate with internal and client statisticians and clinical team members to ensure understanding of requirements and timelines
• Estimate programming scope of work, manage resource assignments, communicate project status and negotiate/re-negotiate project timelines
• Use and promote the use of established standards, SOPs and best practices
• Provide training and mentoring to SP team members

Our perfect candidate needs the following:

• Statistical programming in SAS within the CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Healthcare industries
• Advanced knowledge of Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language
• Strong knowledge of SDTM structures and ADaM standards
• Leadership experience as technical team lead and project lead
• Masters Degree in computer science or related field and 3 years relevant experience; Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent in computer science or related field and 5 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Good leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, projects and delegate work to other team members
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Able to recognise when negotiating skills are needed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
• Already possess the right to work in the recruiting country without the need for a visa/sponsorship