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Job Description
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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 efficient statistical programming department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead statistical programming activities on clinical projects including complex projectsProvide support in the identification of changes in project scope and potential risks to contractual deliveryAct as support statistical programmer on clinical projectsSpecify, program and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasetsSpecify, program and validate the statistical analysis results including analysis datasets, tables, listings and figuresProduce and review CDISC documentationCreate and validate randomization listsEnsure compliance to SOPsReport deviations, KPIs,



customer complaints and managing CAPAsProvide supervision on tasks carried out by statistical programmersProvide guidance and mentoring to programming team members on procedures and technical standardsPrepare and perform internal or external training on statistical programming techniquesIdentify, implement and develop new techniques, solutions, tools and productsIdentify areas for efficiency or process improvementLead internal initiatives to improve department processesCommunicate effectively with internal and external project teamsReport issues to Project Manager/Associate Director in an appropriate timeframeSupport Quality Assurance in internal and external auditsSupport the maintenance of an effective statistical programming departmentConduct other statistical programming related activities as requiredDESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
BSc/MSc or equivalent with experience, preferably in Statistics, Computer Science, or MathematicsAt least 5 years of experience in statistical programmingExcellent SAS programming skillsKnowledge of R language is a plusVery good knowledge of principles and techniques for clinical researchTECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLS
Good English communicationGood computer skills, with proficiency in use of Microsoft Word,



Excel and PowerPointQuality focused and results orientatedConfident leader of teamsAbility to effectively prioritizeTrustworthy and strong team playerWillingness to learnAbility to explain complex Statistical Programming concepts clearlyAnalytical thinking and problem solving skillsInnovative thinkerLanguages English Education
Bachelor of Science (BS): Computer and Information ScienceBachelor of Science (BS): MathematicsBachelor of Science (BS): StatisticsContract Type
RegularSalary 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, flexible 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.
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📌 Principal, Statistical Programmer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Alira Health Canada
📍 Winnipeg