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About The Role :
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Biostatistician II to support statistical analyses for clinical research studies. This role involves developing and validating SAS programs, preparing statistical documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as CDISC. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in statistics, clinical trial methodology, and statistical programming.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, validate, and maintain SAS programs to generate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) as per statistical analysis plans.Design and verify randomization codes to ensure clinical trial integrity.Prepare statistical sections of protocols, including sample size calculations and annotated shell data displays.Provide specifications for the structure, content, and algorithms of status and analysis datasets.Perform and oversee quality control (QC) of data displays and datasets to ensure accuracy and compliance with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM).Conduct independent validation of datasets created by other programmers or statisticians.Maintain project documentation including protocols, annotated CRFs, SAPs, and programming/QC records.Organize and manage electronic project directories to ensure accessibility and version control.Mentor junior programmers and provide training on SAS programming and clinical data standards.
Primary
Skills:Statistical ProgrammingProficiency in SAS for clinical data analysisClinical ResearchUnderstanding of clinical trial design , randomization, and statistical methodologyData StandardsFamiliarity with CDISC , SDTM , and ADaMQuality AssuranceExperience in QC processes and dataset validationDocumentationAbility to create and maintain technical and regulatory documentation
Secondary
Skills:Statistical Analysis:Sample size estimation, inferential statistics, protocol developmentData Management:Annotated CRFs, dataset specifications, metadata handlingCommunication:Clear documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teamsMentorship:Training and guiding junior staff in programming and standardsProject Organization:File management, version control, and audit readiness
Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree in Statistics or related field (or Bachelors with equivalent experience)Minimum 3 years of experience as a Biostatistician in the clinical research industryProficiency in SAS and clinical data analysis softwareExperience with CDISC standards and regulatory compliancePrior experience in mentoring or training junior team membersWorks in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.