Statistical Clinical Programmer (Ridgefield, CT, United States, Connecticut)
About this opportunity
Description
Supports the clinical drug research and development process by providing strategic planning and execution, including data transformation and all aspects of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics of data related to clinical projects like actual trial data, registries and real-world data bases. In particular this includes the provision of analytics tools, outputs and inference as necessary for the specific use case. Represent Data Programming and Visualization (DP&V) at a trial/asset level regarding data science related aspects.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Accountable/responsible for transforming, analyzing and reporting phase I-IV clinical trials and/or other data from research and development like registries and real-world data bases with respect to a specific use case or project/asset.
Keep abreast of data science and in particular new transformation and analyzing solutions and innovative processes/tools within Boehringer Ingelheim.
Present compelling validated stories regarding data science aspects to DP&V colleagues.
Ensure data transformation and analysis specifications to ensure completeness, correctness and adherence to department guidelines and SOPs as well as to applicable GxP requirements.
Support other colleagues on data science related tasks.
Participate in cross-functional DP&V internal working-groups and drive/plan relevant data science aspects.
Ensures cross-functional and team-based working within DP&V. Fulfils tasks of other functions as needed and possible. Contributes to cross-functional- and team-based thinking.
Requirements
Statistical Clinical Programmer:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum of three (3) years of data science experience; OR Masters Degree (MSC) from an accredited institution in related discipline.
Senior Statistical Clinical Programmer:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum of five (5) years of data science experience; OR Masters Degree (MSC) with a minimum of three (3) years of data science experience, within the pharmaceutical industry, CRO's, regulatory authorities or academic institutions.
Working experience might be partially compensated by broad and deep topic-specific knowledge.
Experience in software languages (R is strongly preferred) relevant for business needs.
Experience in understanding of clinical trial development process required.
Knowledge of statistical methodology, design of clinical trials or clinical experiments, basic medical terminology, processing clinical trial information and Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC).
Understanding and applying key of principles of data science.
Demonstrated knowledge in planning, transforming, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data in clinical trials or data from other sources in clinical research and development.
Language skills: English: fluent (Read/Write/Speak).
Mindful of local, global, internal and external cultures to ensure that messages are received positively and effectively.
Evidence of strong teamwork, also in global and remote context.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people, internally and externally (e.g. CROs, experts, management).
Ability to pro-actively identify issues and solutions and to interact with internal and external bodies on routine data science issues.
Compensation Data
The base salary range for Statistical Clinical Programmer is $115,000.00 to $181,000.00. The base salary range for Senior Statistical Clinical Programmer, is $140,000.00 to $222,000.00. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here.
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