Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don’t limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others. Job Description Summary Job Description ROLE

The Principal Statistical Programmer will support and lead statistical programming activities conducted on client clinical projects, including complex projects; producing high quality deliverables to agreed timelines and following relevant standard operating procedures. The principal statistical programmer will also support in the effective deployment of project resources and will support the maintenance of an productive statistical programming department. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead statistical programming activities on clinical projects including complex projects Provide support in the identification of changes in project scope and potential risks to contractual delivery Act as support statistical programmer on clinical projects Specify, program and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets Specify, program and validate the statistical analysis results including analysis datasets, tables, listings and figures Produce and review CDISC documentation Create and validate randomization lists Ensure compliance to SOPs Report deviations, KPIs,



customer complaints and managing CAPAs Provide supervision on tasks carried out by statistical programmers Provide guidance and mentoring to programming team members on procedures and technical standards Prepare and perform internal or external training on statistical programming techniques Identify, implement and develop new techniques, solutions, tools and products Identify areas for efficiency or process improvement Lead internal initiatives to improve department processes Communicate effectively with internal and external project teams Report issues to Project Manager/Associate Director in an appropriate timeframe Support Quality Assurance in internal and external audits Support the maintenance of an effective statistical programming department Conduct other statistical programming related activities as required DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

BSc/MSc or equivalent with experience, preferably in Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics At least 5 years of experience in statistical programming Excellent SAS programming skills Knowledge of R language is a plus Very good knowledge of principles and techniques for clinical research TECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLS

Good English communication Good computer skills, with proficiency in use of Microsoft Word,



Excel and PowerPoint Quality focused and results orientated Confident leader of teams Ability to effectively prioritize Trustworthy and strong team player Willingness to learn Ability to explain complex Statistical Programming concepts clearly Analytical thinking and problem solving skills Innovative thinker Languages English Education

Bachelor of Science (BS): Computer and Information Science Bachelor of Science (BS): Mathematics Bachelor of Science (BS): Statistics Contract Type

Regular Salary Range

The final offer will be determined within the applicable location-specific range and will depend on the candidate’s confirmed work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and role scope. Alira Health is a global advisory firm providing consulting and research and clinical development services whose mission is to humanize healthcare and life sciences, in partnership with patients, through innovative technologies and expert guidance. From development to medical care, we complement the expertise of our Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech clients with a full spectrum of services across their entire solutions lifecycle. With offices around the world, Alira Health provides a vibrant and creative environment with benefits that include professional development, global travel, adaptable work programs and more. We welcome your passion and drive, talent and entrepreneurial spirit, sense of service and teamwork. We are an integrated team of over 800 scientists, strategists, economists, clinicians, and biostatisticians representing over 30 nationalities. This broad global perspective and cultural richness has a direct impact on providing innovative solutions for our clients that lead to higher standards of care and an improved patient experience. Learn more

📌 Principal, Statistical Programmer (Toronto)
🏢 Alira Health Canada
📍 Toronto