About This Role
The Senior Principal Analyst, Statistical Programming reporting to Statistical Programming Manager, West Coast Hub, Biogen. He/She will lead and oversee statistical programming activities of internally and externally through vendors at study level or project level, ensure all statistical programming deliverables in adherence to company SOPs and ICH/GCP. This person will also help to implement the Data Strategy, develops and implements standard programming practices while also ensuring that they are employed across a study or program.
What You’ll Do
· Leads, coordinates and manages timely creation, oversight, review, completion, and delivery of statistical programming activities and deliverables of study projects via internal and/or external staff oversight
· Serves as the Statistical Programming Lead to achieve milestones for a drug program which may include individual study or integrated studies; evaluates task objectives, collaborates with PL and/or manager on issues or resource needs
· Manage the end-to-end programming of deliverables from CRF collections through electronic submission including preparation of electronic submissions (eSUB) components (input to reviewer’s guides, annotated CRF, define and XPTs); works with SMEs in DS&G to ensure compliance to eSUB standards
· Informs internal and external project team members of statistical programming requirements, deliverable status, and resource needs
· Considered a statistical programming expert within the department. Authors CDISC ADaM (analysis data model) analysis data set specifications including the identification of potential data issues or areas of critical data examination. Works with statistics on defining and documenting programming endpoint algorithms across a study, drug program and/or contributing to TA level algorithms
· Identifies process inefficiencies and lead efforts to remedy the inefficiencies and train the department on the new processes in conjunction with QPT
· Verifies program consistency and usage of data, analysis and submission standards across the department in consultation with data standards, statistical submissions management and the data strategy plan
· Informs internal and external project team members of statistical programming requirements, deliverable status, and resource needs
· You love analytics and are passionate about using data to drive key business decisions. You love learning new technological skills and working through collaboration.
Required Skills
-Bachelor’s degree required, Masters or PhD in Statistics or Mathematics preferred
-10 years relevant work experience within an organization with a focus on data management and analysis
-10+ years SAS Base programming with 7+ years using SAS STAT, GRAPH and MACRO
-10+ years relevant industry experience
-10+ years clinical trial experience
-5+ years clinical database experience
-CDISC and submissions experience
-Extensive knowledge of drug development process and clinical trials
-Extensive knowledge of drug submission requirements, relevant ICH and FDA/EMEA/ROW guidelines
-Familiarity with UNIX
-Strong management skills, and ability to effectively lead and collaborate with all functions
-High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
Preferred Skills
-Experience with ISS/ISE and NDA/BLA submission is a plus
-Experience with Clinical Trial Efficacy, PKPD and/or biomarkers.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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