Senior Standards Engineer

Job Overview

The Senior Standards Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of statistical programming across various clinical projects. This position demands proficiency in SAS programming and familiarity with CDISC standards, particularly ADaM and SDTM models. Key responsibilities include developing and validating complex data sets and outputs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, and providing technical guidance on statistical methodologies and programming best practices. The role also involves mentoring junior programmers and contributing to the continuous improvement of programming workflows and standards, supporting the overall quality deliverables of the statistical programming department.

Essential Functions

Develops and validates complex datasets and outputs using SAS programming, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards such as ADaM and SDTM models.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize statistical programming processes and enhance overall efficiency and accuracy.

Provides technical guidance and expertise on statistical methodologies to support clinical trial projects and departments.

Mentors and guides junior programmers, fostering their growth and development.

Contributes to the continuous improvement of programming workflows and departmental standards.

Ensures high-quality deliverables from the statistical programming department by adhering to best practices and established protocols.

Leads initiatives to enhance programming tools and techniques, driving innovation in statistical programming.

Partners with leadership to align programming objectives with larger organizational goals.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Statistics, Computer Science or related field Req

Master's Degree Statistics or Computer Science Pref

Ability to lead/manage others. Capably leads and manages programming teams, ensuring adherence to standards and mentoring junior programmers.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive project data and internal communications

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Exercises sound judgment and decision-making in selecting statistical methods and programming techniques.

Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines. Effectively manages time and resources to deliver high-quality programming outputs within tight deadlines.

Demonstrated project management skills. Executes projects efficiently, demonstrating strong project management skills to coordinate tasks and resources effectively.

Possesses strong technical aptitude. Demonstrates robust technical aptitude with a deep understanding of SAS programming and CDISC standards.

Analyze and interpret financial data. Analyses and interprets financial data accurately to make informed decisions in statistical programming.

Demonstrated analytical skills. Utilizes strong analytical skills to assess statistical programming requirements and ensure data integrity.

Demonstrated problem solving skills. Applies effective problem-solving skills to overcome programming challenges and optimize workflows.

Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data Interprets complex statistical data with proficiency, ensuring accurate construction and validation of clinical datasets.

Demonstrated written communication skills. Exhibits strong written communication skills to document programming methodologies and procedures clearly

Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams to facilitate collaboration and improve statistical programming processes

Instills commitment to organizational goals Inspires and motivates programming teams to align their work with organizational goals and quality standards.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at  https://jobs.iqvia.com

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The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $98,200.00 - $273,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.