Syneos Health
Principal Statistical Programmer (European Timezone Only)

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Principal Statistical Programmer (European Timezone Only)
Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.
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Use SAS, or other software, to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership in the development of statistical programs
- Collaborate with statisticians and other stakeholders to understand and address their programming needs
- Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data and statistical outputs
- Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues and challenges
- Mentor and train junior programmers and other team members
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of programming processes and tools
- Design and implement efficient programming solutions to meet project requirements
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality programming deliverables
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in statistical programming and incorporate relevant techniques into practice
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Extensive experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical or pharmaceutical setting
- Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS (mandatory), R (optional)
- Strong understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Certifications
- SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent certification preferred
Necessary Skills
- Expertise in statistical programming and data analysis
- Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS (mandatory), R (optional)
- Strong understanding data analysis techniques
- Efficacy programming experience
- Oncology experience preferred
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills


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Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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