Associate Director Statistical Programming

Job Description

Introduction to role The Associate Director Statistical Programming is accountable for leading, managing and developing a team of programmers. They showcase an approach dedicated to delivery/department and possess leadership skills to lead and supervise a moderate scope and complexity drug project or multiple smaller ones. As a recognized expert within their own field they are often the first point of contact for related queries, acts as a coach or mentor for staff, and acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement. Accountabilities Leads, manages and develops a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship. Manages training and timesheet compliance Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks,incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements. Arranges and structures the team in order to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together Defines, supervise and assess objectives for team Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope Captures business needs and plans recruitment accordingly Recruits and builds the team with the appropriate skills Maintains talent and ensures talent development Maintains own and team knowledge of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current in the Programming practices Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program Acts as technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations) Accountable for managing contracting staff Manages and advance risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects Overall accountability for the quality and compliance to internal, external and regulatory requirements for the delivery of programming aspects in clinical development; holds partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables Leads or participates in cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s) Drives the continuous improvement of the team and function through personal action and process initiatives Drives the development of standard methodologies to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within function Contributes to the function by providing training and mentorship Influences team members by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items Drives standards development and implementation Measures the compliance of and ensures that there is a consistent approach to data standards and automation and its implementation Collaborates/influence cross-functionally and represents Programming leadership where required Essential Skills/Experience Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process Thorough knowledge of industry standards Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal Demonstrated planning and organisational skill Ability to influence relevant team members and global teams Ability to develop individuals Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role Project approach Desirable Skills/Experience Experience implementing business processes Willingness and ability to travel Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills Date Posted 04-Mar-2025 Closing Date 30-Mar-2025