Key Responsibilities:

The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based on current business needs.

Technical:

- Create a requirements file detailing the functionality of a macro giving descriptions of inputs, parameters, and outputs.

- Fill out a test case file detaining all the test case scenarios for a macro where each test case tests for correct parameter inputs, input file formats, or outputs.

- Build test case programs based on the test case file to validate macros following department standards for naming conventions for inputs and outputs.

- Communicate effectively through the test case file with the developer to fix the macro based on the test cases.

- Perform a peer review of macro code to make sure macro meets department coding guidelines.

- Validate a macro requirements document to verify the macro requirements meet the department standards and properly describe the purpose, parameters, inputs, outputs, and logic needed to derive the output.

- Understand how to construct a macro to achieve a task that follows the department programming style standards.

- A global department level macro would be preferred.

- Must be comfortable with following department standards to construct macros, requirements files, and validation files.

- Knowledge of basic and advanced macro syntax.

- A deep understanding of SAS.

- Certification in Advanced SAS Programming would be preferred.

- Strong knowledge of PROC SQL and data joins is needed.

- Ability to create reports and utilities for process improvement.

- Understanding of R, Python, and any future programming languages as needed.

- Ability to find coding examples quickly through Web searches and AI searched to help to create a macro.

- Ability to interact with a developer and clinical experts to understand the functionality of a macro.

- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize macro programs for performance and reliability.

- Develop robust error-handling and validation routines within macros.

People Management:

- Line management of statisticians, programmers and other technical staff.

- Accountable for overall performance of direct reports.

- Provide coaching and mentoring of staff to achieve excellence.

- Direct employee career development and ensure line reports receive appropriate training to perform their day-to-day jobs.

- Interview and effectively on-board and integrate new staff members.

- Provide programming technical leadership and coaching.

Project Management:

- Oversight of key client projects/portfolios.

- Being Veramed Project Manager on client accounts and projects.

- Maintain the project plan.

- Proactive management of resource, scope change and risks.

- Manage the delivery of projects to budget.

- Manage client expectations and issue resolution.

General:

- Lead internal and client study, project and cross functional team meetings effectively.

- Present study updates internally and at client meetings.

- Share scientific, technical and practical knowledge within the team and with colleagues.

- Perform work in full compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, company policies, procedures, and training.

- Build effective collaborative working relationships with internal and client team members.

- Ensure learnings are shared across projects or studies.

- Develop and provide internal technical training where appropriate.

- Lead process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

- BSc, MSc or PhD in numerical discipline (or relevant equivalent industry experience).

- At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.

Other Information/Additional Requirements :

- Understanding of clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints and study designs.

- Awareness of industry and project standards & ICH guidelines.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Interpersonal/teamwork skills for effective interactions.

- Proficiency in data handling using SAS or other statistical software (e.g. R).

- Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables.

- Demonstrated problem solving ability and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and/or people.