Senior Statistical Programmer - Manager

Job Overview:
As a Statistical Programming Manager you will manage a team of Statistical Programming (SP) staff including hiring training and supervising department members. You will develop recommend and implement standard procedures performance measures and training programs. Your role involves organizing and allocating resources according to multi-project requirements and deadlines and serving as the lead statistical programmer on projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Stat Programming consultant for other department members and staff from other Biostatistics departments within the company.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of developments in statistical programming.
• Provide advanced technical expertise for internal and external clients.
• Independently bring project solutions to SP teams and the Statistical Programming department.
• Conduct bi-monthly meetings with direct reports to discuss project status timelines delivery updates financial aspects potential risks and associated mitigation.
• Develop and implement plans for measuring and improving employee engagement.
• Collaborate with project leads to address work scheduling staffing needs and technological needs.
• Efficiently convey messages from leadership to direct reports and teams.
• Serve as the designated substitute or ensure coverage for direct reports during their absence.
• Attend and participate in Bid Defenses Kick-off Meetings and support Requests for Information (RFI) Requests for Pricing (RFP) and budgets.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 years of relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity or Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of SAS and technical database skills.
• Knowledge of statistics and/or the clinical drug development process.
• Proven staff management skills strong leadership motivational and influencing skills.
• Strong organizational skills metrics calculations and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Effective mentoring and developed coaching skills.
• Ability to achieve results through proactive communication and facilitation in a matrix service delivery environment.
• Sound judgment decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of basic Project Finance (EAC forecasting burn-rate monitoring).
• Ability to drive business and financial results short and long term.
• Ability to proactively evaluate risks and potential issues and seek solutions.