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The Manager, Statistical programming provides comprehensive programming expertise to clinical project teams to support the development, regulatory approval and market acceptance of Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) products.
This position is primarily responsible for the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for integrating, analyzing and reporting clinical data.
The Manager, Statistical Programming develops collaborative relationships and works effectively within Global Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS), with external vendors and members of cross-functional development teams.
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 comprehensive 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 Global Biometric and Data Sciences (GBDS) 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 GBDS and our interactions with strategic vendors
Independently leads and / or performs programming assignments across multiple projects with minimal supervision
Support improvement initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science or life sciences required.
Demonstrated experience of programming in industry.
Demonstrated proficiency in using SAS to produce derived analysis datasets and TFLs.
Have in-depth understanding of clinical data structure (e.g. CDISC standards) and relational database.
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.
Have good understanding of regulatory, industry, and technology standards and requirements.
Have good knowledge of statistical terminology, clinical tests, medical terminology and protocol designs.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with clinical team members.
Extensive Clinical / statistical programming experience within pharmaceutical clinical development - Supporting regulatory filings (e.g. NDA, BLA, MAA)
Knowledge of the drug development process, clinical trial methodology, statistics and familiarity with global regulatory requirements
Experience in other software packages (e.g. R)
Experience with the Linux operating system
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