Novartis - Principal Statistical Programmer

About the role:

The Statistical Programming team is a dynamic function where we are empowered to experiment, explore and progress beyond the boundaries of best-in-class Statistical Programming analysis. From a collaborative effort with Data Management, Clinical Study Teams, Statisticians, medical / scientific writing teams, publication teams, we analyze tons of data, deriving meaningful insights.

Responsibilities:

Develop and Validate ADaM Datasets, TLFs and SDTM Datasets.

- Lead the production of statistical outputs for clinical study reports, publications, and market promotions. Ensure the quality control of all programs, specifications, and statistical outputs within a study project.

- Ensure that programming-related documents are consistent, and comply with Data Science's and customers' standards, by reviewing case report forms, statistical analysis plans, data structures specifications, and specifications for tables, listings and figures. Archival of project programs and associated documentation.

- Mentor programmers in the functional expertise required for project support. Support the development of, and the training of users in, new programming applications.

- Develop advanced, general-purpose programming functions for deployment across multiple projects. Maintain advanced knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS and R).

- Manage the outsourcing of programming activities from Data Science to an approved vendor in accordance with Scientific Services vendor management procedures.

- Proven experience in development of advanced programming functions with high programming efficiency; strong programming and problem-solving skills.

- Proven experience in leading programmer support for multiple clinical trials and submission activities (or equivalent).