As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.As a Principal Statistical Programmer in our sponsor-dedicated Flexible Solutions business unit, you are central to the successful delivery of complex projects for a renowned, innovative and global top pharmaceutical company. Our sponsor is looking for Principal Statistical Programmers capable of overseeing studies from the Pharma side. You will be involved in liaising with the entire study team as needed, including Clinical, Medical Writing, Safety and Biometrics. This may be for either/or in-house programmed or out-sourced studies in either their Early or Late Phase team. It is a great opportunity to see more how this works from a Big Pharma perspective, whilst still being part of a global CRO with opportunity for future career growth. This position allows you to participate in the development of innovative new benchmark drugs for a wide variety of therapeutic areas such chronic and rare diseases.You can be 100% home-based in EMEA or, if you prefer, you can work from our local office in your home country. What else can you expect from us?Rewarding and meaningful work in an established, diverse, highly profitable and respected global companyHighly competitive compensation packages, including various local benefits such as pension contributions, complimentary health insurance plans, remote working allowances etc.A genuine work life balanceFlexibility in working hoursA thorough onboarding with support from your personal mentorA permanent employment contract with FortreaExcellent training and career development opportunities, as well as support with advancing your individual educationStrong support from your Line Manager and your team, as well as from more than 20,000 Fortrea colleagues worldwideMain Responsibilities:Plan, execute and oversee all programming activities on a study, including but not limited to: resource estimation, working within budget, meeting timelines, maximizing quality, interaction with other departments, etc.Oversee SDTM, ADaM and TLF development, perform Senior Review of outputsLiaise with other Sponsor departments for additional programming needs, as required to support publications, medical writing and additional development needs and analysesSupport/oversee submission activities (especially in late phase team)Ensure all activities are conducted efficiently, with appropriate set-up of needed tools and macros, prioritizing quality at all timesMentor less-experienced team members in best practices around SDTMs, ADaMs and TFLs while ensuring adherence to department standards and processesYour profile:Ideally, a degree in a relevant field such as mathematics, life sciences, statistics, computer sciences, etc.In lieu of the above: professional experience in statistical programming within clinical trials in a biotech, CRO or pharmaceutical companySolid experience with complex clinical trials (minimum 5 years) and the corresponding datasets' content (safety and efficacy) and endpointsIdeally you will have knowledge in all aspects of clinical trials, from initial study set-up to study completion, with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all related disciplines, e.g. Biostatistics and Clinical Data ManagementExpert knowledge of base SAS, SAS macros, SAS/STAT and in debugging SAS programsBroad knowledge of all CDISC requirements related to SDTM and ADaM, including define.xml, Reviewer's Guides and submission standardsAn autonomous, collaborative work style, a curious mind and a keen attention to detailFluency in English – both verbal and written – is a mustREMOTE#LI-AA3Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact.
