Statistical Programming Associate Director
About The Position
The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for the quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and effective information management. This leadership role requires extensive programming experience and strong industry knowledge to independently lead programming implementation activities and other programmers. It may have a project or technical focus and provides subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline, including specialist input to cross-functional teams and continuous improvement. The role leads the scope of project delivery and/or technical projects, implements statistical programming aspects of protocols and clinical development programs, and ensures the quality of project deliverables. It also drives standards and best practices, manages risk and external partners, influences stakeholders, supports recruiting and training, and maintains current knowledge of industry and regulatory requirements. The position is based in Durham, North Carolina, with an expectation to work from the office an average of at least three days per week while allowing flexibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (including Applied Mathematics or Engineering), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent, with at least 7 years of experience.
- Proven programming expertise.
- Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process.
- Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them.
- Ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams.
- Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
- Ability to proactively manage concurrent project activities.
- Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming-related matters.
- Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations.
- Project mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the full scope of project delivery and/or lead technical projects within a therapeutic area, drug project, study, or function.
- Lead implementation of statistical programming aspects of protocols and clinical development programs.
- Ensure the high quality of project deliverables and hold partners and providers accountable for their deliverables; act as a technical subject matter expert where applicable.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional administrative and process-improvement initiatives.
- Drive development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness within the function.
- Drive standards development and implementation.
- Manage and escalate risks in complicated or novel study and project situations.
- Provide Programming expertise to the team and tactical input, ideas, and improvements.
- Support recruiting and provide training and mentorship.
- Identify opportunities to improve methodology and provide practical solutions to problems.
- Manage activities of external partners, including Contract Research Organisations.
- Influence stakeholders by providing programming-related subject matter expertise.
- Ensure compliance with standards and use of automation.
- Apply project management practices when managing drug or technical projects.
- Provide input to capacity management for projects in scope.
- Maintain expertise in current industry and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
