Job Description

At Cytel, we work hard to create successful careers with significant professional growth for our employees, as a result of which they work hard to make Cytel successful. Cytel is a place where talent, experience and integrity come together to advance the state of clinical development.

Position is in India.

We are experiencing exponential growth on a global scale and hiring Principal Statistical Programmers to join our FSP division. You will apply your know-how in CDISC standards (SDTM & ADaM) and advanced SAS programming skills, to support or lead one or more Phase I-IV clinical trials, across a variety of therapeutic areas. 

Our values

  • We believe in applying  scientific rigor  to reveal the full promise inherent in data.
  • We nurture  intellectual curiosity  and encourage everyone to approach new challenges with enthusiasm and the desire for discovery.
  • We believe in  collaboration  and invite a diversity of perspectives, drawing on a variety of talents to create a wealth of possibilities.
  • We prize  innovation  and seek intelligent solutions using leading-edge technology.
  • As a Principal  Statistical Programmer , you will leverage your advanced SAS programming skills and proficiency in CDISC standards (SDTM & ADaM) to support or lead one or more Phase I-IV clinical trials. This role can be performed as fully remote.

    How you will contribute:

  • Performing data manipulation, analysis, and reporting of clinical trial data for both safety and efficacy (ISS/ISE) utilizing SAS programming
  • Generating and validating SDTM and ADaM datasets/analysis files, and tables, listings, and figures ( TLFs)
  • Production and QC / validation programming
  • Ability to program from scratch and able to handle complicated domains and TLF's. Ability to read and apply protocol and SAP.
  • Demonstrate good understanding of the endpoints and data collection.
  • Generating complex ad-hoc reports utilizing raw data
  • Applying strong understanding/experience of Efficacy analysis
  • Creating and reviewing submission documents and eCRTs
  • Communicating with and/or responding to internal cross-functional teams and client for project specifications, status issues, or inquiries
  • Performing lead duties when called upon
  • Serving as team player with a willingness to go the extra distance to get results, meet deadlines, etc.
  • Being adaptable and flexible when priorities change
  • Complex macro writing
  • General expertise with Figures
  • Leading other programmers
  • What you offer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
  • At least 8 years of SAS programming working with clinical trial data in the Pharmaceutical & Biotech industry with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. At least 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree or above.
  • Study lead experience, preferably juggling multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
  • Strong SAS data manipulation, analysis, and reporting skills.
  • Solid experience implementing the latest CDISC SDTM / ADaM standards.
  • Strong QC / validation skills.
  • Good ad-hoc reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Efficacy analysis.
  • Familiarity with drug development life cycle and experience with the manipulation, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials’ data.
  • Submissions experience utilizing define.xml and other submission documents.
  • Experience supporting Rare Diseases and Gastrointestinal studies would be a plus.
  • Excellent analytical & troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to provide quality output and deliverables in adherence with challenging timelines.
  • Ability to work effectively and successfully in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners.
  • Why Cytel?

  • Our collaborative working environment encourages innovation and rewards results, and we are proud to have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.
  • In addition to a competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefit’s package, annual bonus incentive, promote work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow with us!
  • The opportunity to work with respected experts and thought leaders in the fields of biostatistics and statistical programming.
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