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Statistical Programmer Analyst

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

Statistical Programmer (SPA-2) 

Position Purpose:

The Statistical Programmer has responsibility for statistical programming support for the Pharma Development, gRED, pRED, and/or EpiPRO organizations.  He/she supports statistical programming teams on assigned study level activities in planning, designing, and implementing statistical software solutions for the reporting and analysis of clinical trials in accordance with applicable processes.     

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

 Contributes to SPA team in preparing summarized information to clinical study team members

 Assist statistical programming activities at study level or components of a clinical project as applicable

 Able to access and clarify requirements, provide statistical programming solutions and ensure their efficient implementations under supervision

 Under guidance of a senior SPA, develops approaches to meet the study and project requirements

 Assist in determining and developing approach to technical solutions

 Responsible for accuracy and reliability of results.  Builds and monitors quality in every aspect of job activities. 

 Has an awareness and familiarity with the types of risks associated with a study and the impact on the quality of deliverables

 Is aware of timelines and scope based on resourcing / priority constraints within the SPA team and understand their implications on individual work assignments 

 Builds and maintains effective working relationships with SPA team members.

 Adapts to changing circumstances, policies, work assignments, and/or team members.  Able to multi-task and prioritize between tasks

Who You Are

Technical Requirements

BA, BS or advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, biological sciences, computer science or equivalent experience.  At least 1 years SAS programming experience in clinical research preferably with emphasis in the development and support of the analysis of clinical trial data. 

Experience and/or Competencies Required:

 Experience of SAS/BASE and Procedures; Basic knowledge of SAS statistical procedures

 Knowledge of statistical concepts, Has knowledge of analysis of continuous and categorical data.  

 Familiar with relevant operating systems (e.g. UNIX), Has basic understanding data collection and database concepts including data flows in clinical trials

 Basic knowledge of FDA/ICH guidelines and Pharma industry data standards, such as CDISC/SDTM, ADaM data models.  

 Capable of problem solving.  Able to debug and resolve issues related to other peoples code and/or system macro code independently

 Understands the major biostatistical deliverables (Analysis Plan, CSR), and the requirements of developing publications for external consumption (abstracts, posters, slide decks, manuscripts).

 Understands the overall design of a clinical study, and its statistical and clinical rationale (e.g., dose escalation for MTD, comparison to standard of care). 

 Capable of clear and timely written / verbal communication and effective listening/understanding with SPA team members

 Ability to work on multiple tasks and meets timelines. Demonstrates ability to prioritize and apply project management skills to optimize support 

 Embraces and endorses change;

 Shows willingness and ability to provide short presentations with clear slides to a small group.

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.