Associate Director, Statistical Programming

Major accountabilities:

• Acts as a key functional expert who manages, directs and coordinates the activities of a specific assigned area, project or team of experienced specialists -Determines methods and procedures on new projects/ assignments.
• Leads the decision‐making process for establishing multidisciplinary project/program goals within own team -Defines team goals, aligns and provides input to department strategy -Manages and coordinates the assignment of resources and workload within his/her group or disease area, and ensures sharing of resources between groups in order to meet departmental objectives and priorities.
• May act as a subject Matter Expert for key operational areas influencing respective function .
• Provides all necessary support to help address and resolve issues.
• Identifies solutions for remediation -Understands Health Authority requirements and is able to participate in Health Authority inspections as required -Leads and supports clinical and non-clinical special projects and initiatives -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of clinical trials methodology, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage and oversee multiple trials simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• BS/MS degree in life science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent relevant degree. Must also be fluent in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment, influencing and communicating across functions and with external stakeholders.
• Expert in SAS or R programming, including the development and validation of deliverables within a Statistical Programming environment, and the creation of advanced MACROs and/or functions.
• Matrix or people management of approximately 6-15 internal or external programmers. Depending on role, may act as a functional/operational manager of associates or may be an individual contributor with no direct reports.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standards, including CDISC standards, and a solid understanding of the development and use of standard programs.

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