Senior Statistical Programmer

Welcome to Novartis - the company that considers its employees to be its greatest asset. Good Business. Great Opportunities. How do you spend your day? Are you passionate about what you do? At Novartis, our focus is clear, our purpose defined. We're part of a team that's making a difference in the quality of people's lives.Think What's Possible.The Senior Statistical Programmer can be responsible for all programming aspects (analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listings and tables) of individual Phase I-IV clinical trials and project level activities for small drug project/indications.- Lead the programming activities for a trial, early phase project indication, or publication activities; lead to a complex/large project under supervison of a Program Statistician/Group Head.- Maintain efficient interfaces with internal and external customers with support of SR management and the Program Statistican.- Develop resource plans as required with support of the Group Head.- Develop and comply with project/study standards and specifications following internal guidelines.- Make certain that documents and specifications are consistent and comply with company standards by providing input into study protocol, CRF and data structure tables, listings and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and submission activities.- Program, according to specifications, analysis datasets, pooled datasets, pooled datasets, listings, tables, and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and for SCS and SCE with high quality and within milestones.- In consultation with the statistician, develop specifications for analysis datasets, pooled datasets, and listings.- Support quality control and quality audit of deliverables.- Maintain records for all assigned projects and archiving of trial/project analysis and associated documentation.- Participate in the selection of CROs and supervise the SR trial activities of the CROs.- Provide input on process improvement initiatives and participate in non-clinical project activities.Qualifications- BA/BS or equivalent experience in mathematics, statistics, computer science or life sciences or related field,- Fluent in English (oral and written)- Intermediate knowledge of and experience with SAS software.- Working knowledge of database design/structures.- Good understanding of global clinical trial practices, procedures, methodologies.- Good understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to SR (e.g, GCP, ICH).- Intermediate knowledge of office tools.- At least 4 years experience in a programming role preferably supporting clinical trials and/or in the pharmaceutical industry (2 years for MS Statistics/Computer Science graduates). Novartis is committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. Novartis is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.To apply for this position, Click HereTo learn about other Novartis opportunities, Click Here Link to Novartis Pharmaceuticals opportunities Send this Job to a Friend EEO Novartis is committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. Novartis is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.