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An expert in Programming, the Associate Director ensures timely project completion with quality information management. This position requires seasoned programming experience and extensive industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as collaborate with and potentially lead other programmers. May involve collaboration on cross-functional teams with a focus on process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides oversight for the full scope of programming deliveries for outsourced studies with our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organizations)Responsible for the high quality of all programming deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverable and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or functionLeads internal technical programming activities for internal projectsLeads or contributes to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)Leads the development of standard methodologies to **improve** quality, efficiency, and/or effectiveness within the functionDrives standards development and implementationManages and advances risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projectsProvides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvementsSupports recruiting efforts and/or provides training and mentorshipDiscovers opportunities to refine methodology and suggests practical solutions for challengesImpacts collaborators by sharing subject matter expertise on programming related itemsEnsures compliance to standards and automation usageEmploys best project management practices in managing technical projectsProvides input to capacity management for all projects in scopeMaintains current expertise of relevant industry and regulatory requirements

Essential Education, Experience & Skills:

Degree in a quantitative field, i.e., Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent knowledgeMinimum 5 years industry clinical programming experienceAdvanced SAS programming skillsThorough knowledge of the clinical development processThorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement themAbility to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teamsCurrent knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the roleDemonstrated multitasking, planning and organizational skillsSkilled at persuading collaborators on programming related mattersAbility to manage risk in complicated or novel situationsCollaborator relations skillsCollaboration skillsTeam player mindset

Desired Experience & Skills:

·   Statistical modelling experience·   High degree of proficiency in SAS macros·   Other programming languages e.g. S-PLUS, R, Python, XML, SQL, etc.·   SAS Certification

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Date Posted

25-Apr-2025

Closing Date

08-May-2025

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