Published: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:51:20 GMT
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Position: Senior Statistical Programmer
Company: Alector
Location: South San Francisco, CA (hybrid work options available)
About Alector:
At Alector, we are committed to developing therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration. Our team is focused on tackling some of the most challenging diseases facing our society, and we are supported by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, a novel portfolio of programs, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients and realizing a world where we make brain disorders history.
We are looking for a dynamic and talented Senior Statistical Programmer to join our team and help drive the development of new therapies that seek to transform patients’ lives. If you are seeking autonomy and collaboration in tackling challenges and would like to be part of a hardworking team where everyone has a voice, we invite you to join us in our mission.
Reporting to the Director of Statistical Programming, the Senior Statistical Programmer will be responsible for developing study-level deliverables throughout the drug development life cycle. This role requires extensive knowledge of CDISC standards, clinical trial databases, and statistical programming best practices. The Senior Statistical Programmer will be responsible for creating and validating CDISC-compliant SDTM & ADaM datasets, TLFs, and various reports to support clinical data review. Additionally, the role involves preparing documentation for programming activities and electronic submissions. Collaboration with the Director and the statistical programming team is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop, test, and validate SAS programs in accordance with applicable SOPs and industry standards for the creation of tables, listings, figures, and CDISC compliant SDTM and ADaM datasets.
– Read, understand, and follow applicable technical specifications documents when developing SAS programs.
– Work collaboratively to meet deadlines for statistical programming deliverables within overall project or study schedules.
– Ensure adherence to internal standards and procedures for all statistical programming activities.
– Participate actively in internal programming team meetings.
– Contribute to the development of process improvements for programming activities.
– Stay current with regulatory requirements for CDISC and clinical regulatory programming standards, including therapeutic area-specific standards.
Requirements:
– A minimum of 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry statistical programming experience with a B.S. (or higher) in Statistics, Computer Science, or other field closely related to programming.
– Solid knowledge of CDISC standards, statistical programming principles, clinical trials processes, and regulatory requirements.
– Prior experience in neuroscience, oncology, or hematology highly desirable.
– Dynamic self-starter with a strong problem-solving and risk-mitigation skills.
– Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required for working successfully in a team environment.
– Strong, well-rounded technical skills (SAS, Python or R, EDC systems, MS Word, Excel) and knowledge of industry standards (CDISC, SDTM, ADaM, etc.).
– Demonstrated ability to create complex SAS programs free from dependence on external macros or a supportive code infrastructure.
– Excellent working knowledge of Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS Macro language, and SAS/GRAPH.
– Detailed knowledge of SAS statistical procedures, including GLM, LIFETEST, LOGISTIC, MI, MIANALYZE, MIXED, NPAR1WAY, and PHREG.
At Alector, our vision is bold, people are our priority, and our values are at the core of everything we do. Our dynamic and flexible environment encourages our teams to experiment, take ownership of decisions, and question convention to solve complex problems. We value shared wins, perseverance, and a growth mindset, which drives us forward, together.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive and unique benefits that enhance your health and well-being, and flexible hybrid work options. Our modern offices in South San Francisco, at the heart of Biotech Bay, are designed to inspire innovation and collaboration from your very first day.
We believe that hard-working teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who can challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives and bring creative ideas to the table. We are committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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