Senior/ Statistical Programmer

at  Southern Star Research

Southern Star Research is a leading Australian, privately owned CRO based in Sydney. We specialise in providing clinical research services to a range of clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology markets in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.
We recognise that attracting and retaining excellent staff is the key to developing a high quality CRO and providing our Customers with the best service possible. We greatly value the contributions our staff make to our clients’ projects and to the Company. Southern Star Research’s culture is focused on fostering and maintaining a positive, professional and productive work environment.
Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we’re looking for talented Senior/Statistical Programmer to join our team in Australia.
If you’re interested in joining an innovative, exciting, Australian owned CRO, we’d love to talk to you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Statistical Programming, you’ll be responsible for:

• Review of the statistical analysis plans and mock outputs;
• SAS programming of randomization schedules, derived datasets and study outputs;
• Validation of SAS programs;
• SDTM & ADaM programming;
• Review of study database designs and data management documentation;
• Provide SAS programming support to Data Management including data reconciliations, complex consistency checks and raw data listings;
• Contribute to the development of new SOP’s and the review of SOP’s; and
• Perform additional duties as required.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE, WE’RE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in statistical programming, preferably in the CRO environment;
• Familiarity with CDISC and industry-related standards and guidelines;
• A sound knowledge and understanding of regulations governing clinical research, ICH/GCP Guidelines and applicable regulations;
• Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines;
• Exceptional communication skills as well as strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with clarity;
• Demonstrated business ethics and integrity;
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in the medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare disciplines.