The Principal Statistical Programmer (PSP) is primarily responsible for all statistical programming aspects, and/or acts as Lead Programmer, across several studies. The PSP will act as the Statistical Programming Coordinator and may provide ongoing supervision of an assigned portfolio of projects to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
Responsibilities:
- Review a clinical study protocol with regards to Statistical Programming responsibilities.
- Review and provide input to a Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP).
- Review and provide input to Case Report Forms (CRFs) and External Data Transfer Agreements.
- Interact with internal and external teams. Work cooperatively with clinical study team members including but not limited to the Biostatistician, Data Manager, Project Manager and Medical Writer.
- Work cooperatively with the statistical programming study team members ensuring on-time delivery and quality standards of outputs.
- Assist Management team to assign tasks, set priorities, and provide technical help to junior statistical programmers.
- Develop and maintain SDTM and ADaM specifications.
- Program SDTMs, ADaMs, Tables, Figures, And Listings (TFLs) according to approved specifications.
- Understand and enforce compliance with programming standards and data standards in statistical programming team.
- Provide accurate programming time estimates and risk mitigation plans to Management or Project Team.
- Proactively inform management of the status of Statistical Programming deliverables and issues.
- Define strategies and evaluate the statistical resources needed to meet the defined project team goals.
- Serve as formal mentor to assigned Statistical Programmers.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agency guidelines and Novotech SOP’s in study design, protocol development and all other statistical programming output.
- Represent Novotech at client meetings.
- Participate in activities of the Biometrics department, including participation in industry forums (conferences, professional association committee work etc.) and providing training on Statistical programming related topics to Statistical team and wider Novotech organisation.
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) and contribute to process improvement/non-clinical project initiatives with a focus on programming and analysis reporting procedures.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or in Quantitative/Analytical field.
- A minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or related experience using SAS programming in clinical studies including leading a clinical study or project programming team.
- Able to independently perform technical work and oversee a statistical project programming team.
- Exceptional SAS programming skills; contribute programming to a global library of macros.
- Advanced knowledge of CDISC standards and applying standards to different study phases, study designs and therapeutic areas.
Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them.
We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.
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About UsNovotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.
Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.
With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.
At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.
At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.
- Strategic vs transactional mindset.
- Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
- Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
- Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a quantitative/analytical field
- Minimum 8 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry, CRO, or related role using SAS in clinical studies, including leading clinical study or project programming teams
- Exceptional SAS programming skills and experience contributing to a global macro library
- Advanced knowledge of CDISC standards and ability to apply standards across study phases, designs, and therapeutic areas
- Experience developing and maintaining SDTM and ADaM specifications
- Proven ability to program SDTMs, ADaMs, and Tables, Figures, and Listings (TFLs) according to approved specifications
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to statistical programming team members
- Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and company SOPs for clinical programming outputs
What We Do
Novotech is a leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO and consists of two operating brands, "Novotech" and "PPC". Novotech is a full-service clinical CRO with labs, phase I facilities, and drug development consulting services.
