ACI Clinical

ABOUT WCG: WCG’s clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health. It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

WHY WE LOVE WCG: At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health and to help them make the most of their future.

• Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance and continuing education reimbursement

The expected base salary range for this position is $73,000 to $112,000. This salary range may vary based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

JOB SUMMARY: A Senior Statistical Programmer plays a pivotal role in analyzing clinical trial data by developing and validating SAS programs that meet regulatory standards. This position involves leading programming activities and mentoring junior programmers to ensure consistency and high quality across projects. The programmer collaborates closely with statisticians to understand project requirements and deliver timely, reliable results. Key responsibilities include rigorous quality control checks, comprehensive documentation of programming code and analysis procedures, and efficient problem-solving to maintain data accuracy. Additionally, the Senior Statistical Programmer contributes to innovation by enhancing tools and processes to improve efficiency and productivity, while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success. A Senior Statistical Programmer will ordinarily work independently, with minimal guidance from more senior staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Create, test, and validate SAS programs for analyzing clinical trial data, focusing on generating SDM’s ADaM, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for regulatory submissions.
• Develop and implement data structures to optimize storage and retrieval of clinical trial data.
• Conduct thorough quality control checks on programs and datasets to ensure precision and dependability.
• Oversee and manage programming activities for studies or projects, handling resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Guide junior programmers, offering mentorship on industry standards and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with statisticians, data managers, and other team members to ensure project success.
• Offer specialized expertise in data analysis and reporting, proactively addressing potential data and analysis concerns.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently, setting strategic goals and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Foster innovation within the department and contribute to process enhancement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• M.S. Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• SAS Certification preferred

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of SAS programming experience
• At least 2 years of R programming experience
• At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccines, biotech, or medical device industry
• In depth knowledge of CDISC requirements
• Phase 1 – 4 clinical trials experience
• 2 years of macro programming experience
• Understanding of Statistical Analysis Plan programming specifications
• Attention to detail, accuracy, initiative, and excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to juggle several complex tasks simultaneously.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 0% – 5%

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