When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
Parexel is currently seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to join us in either Poland, Hungary or Serbia dedicated to a single sponsor.
This role will provide technical expertise for the conduct of clinical trials, acting as an internal subject matter expert in specific areas providing technical support and expert advice, working independently to support various programming activities related to the analysis and reporting of clinical study data.
Working as a Senior Statistical Programmer at Parexel FSP offers tremendous long-term job security and prospects. We undertake vital clinical studies for sponsors including the leading global biotechs and Pharma top 50. And we have an incredible pipeline of work.
Expect exciting professional challenges in inspiring studies, but with time for your outside life.
Responsibilities:
- Create SAS programs to generate derived analysis datasets and content for tables, listings, and figures; Perform programming validation to ensure quality of analysis datasets and programming outputs.
- Provides programming support for project teams, including development of programming strategies, standards, specifications, and programmed analysis.
- Support the electronic submission preparation and review.
- Reviews key planning documents (e.g., statistical analysis plan, data presentation plan, data review plan) to ensure alignment with development team objectives and clarity and completeness of programming assumptions and requirements; Assesses impact on programming activities.
- Interacts with vendors regarding project standards, programming conventions, programming specifications and file transfers.
- Provides leadership for ensuring quality of deliverables by consistently applying standards and complying with regulatory requirements, guidance and corporate and departmental SOPs and work practices.
- Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and consistency within team and our interactions with strategic vendors.
- Independently leads and / or performs programming assignments with minimal supervision.
- Support improvement initiatives.
Here are a few requirements specific to this advertised role:
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science or life sciences required.
- Proficiency in SAS.
- Several years of clinical / statistical programming experience within pharmaceutical clinical development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in analytical programming.
- Have in-depth understanding of clinical data structure (e.g., CDISC standards) and relational databases.
- Demonstrated skills in using software tools and applications, e.g., MS office, XML, Pinnacle 21.
- Demonstrated ability in the handling and processing of upstream data, e.g., multiple data forms, workflow, eDC, SDTM.
- Demonstrated ability in providing outputs to meet downstream requirements, e.g., ADaM, Data Definition Table, e-submission.
- Good understanding of regulatory, industry, and technology standards and requirements.
- Good knowledge of statistical terminology, clinical tests, medical terminology, and protocol designs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with clinical team members.
We care about our people and your passion, as they are the key to our success, and provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term careers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop within your role and tackle further responsibilities or develop your skill set within other related departments of Parexel.
Who are Parexel:
Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.
We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.
Parexel has a fully flexible work arrangement - you can be fully home based. But if you live close to our office and you want to use it, you are always welcome, and we will keep the desk ready for you!
Base Pay Range for Poland: PLN 200,000 - 260,000
Depending on the position offered, employees may be eligible for incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation, in addition to health, welfare, and other employee benefits.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, or life sciences
- Proficiency in SAS
- Several years of clinical or statistical programming experience within pharmaceutical clinical development
- Demonstrated proficiency in analytical programming
- In-depth understanding of clinical data structures, including CDISC standards
- Knowledge of relational databases
- Experience with software tools and applications such as Microsoft Office, XML, and Pinnacle 21
- Ability to handle and process upstream data, including multiple data forms, workflows, eDC, and SDTM
- Ability to provide downstream outputs, including ADaM, Data Definition Tables, and electronic submissions
- Good understanding of regulatory, industry, and technology standards and requirements
- Knowledge of statistical terminology, clinical tests, medical terminology, and protocol designs
- Ability to work in a team environment with clinical team members
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid disability insurance. Descriptions often portray the package as strong or “top notch,” adding meaningful value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some regions, generous pension contributions. Core financial protections are emphasized as a solid part of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include ample PTO or flexible/unlimited RTO alongside flexible schedules and remote/hybrid options. Work-life balance support from managers is highlighted as a practical advantage.
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What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.
