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Lead Statistical Programmer

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 25, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: BA/BS/MS Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Statistical Programming Role at Alcon

Alcon is seeking a Statistical Programmer to lead programming activities and contribute to the successful execution of studies or project-level tasks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality, timely, and cost-efficient statistical programming deliverables, and will collaborate with the Clinical Trial Team to meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Statistical Programming: Manage statistical programming activities as the Trial Programmer, including requirements analysis, resource estimation, planning, and tracking. Oversee the development of programs and validation of deliverables.
  • Develop Specifications: Create and review programming dataset specifications.
  • Coordinate Programming Teams: Lead a team of programmers, conduct kickoff meetings, and ensure efficient execution of deliverables. Provide clarity on study/project objectives, timelines, and responsibilities.
  • Problem-Solving: Address programming issues and implement efficient solutions to meet project goals.
  • Effective Communication: Ensure smooth communication between all stakeholders, providing updates on deliverables, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Quality Control: Ensure the quality, accuracy, and audit-readiness of all statistical programming deliverables, meeting internal and external standards.
  • Contribute to SP Standards: Assist in the development of Statistical Programming (SP) standards, processes, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant programming experience.
    • 2 years leading statistical programming activities as a Trial Programmer.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong SAS programming skills, including development and use of macros.
    • Extensive experience with requirements analysis, resource estimation, and planning.
    • Experience in developing programming dataset specifications.
    • Solid understanding of statistical concepts, regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, ICH), and industry standards like CDISC.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Global Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with teams globally.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

Work Hours:

  • 1 PM to 10 PM IST.

Additional Information:

  • Relocation Assistance: Available.
  • Employment Scams: Alcon does not offer positions without interviews and never asks for money. All open positions can be found on the official Alcon careers website.

Internal Applicants:

If you are an active employee or contingent worker at Alcon, please apply through the internal career site:

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Alcon is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


This role offers an exciting opportunity for experienced statistical programmers to lead and drive statistical programming activities for Alcon's studies and projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes while collaborating with teams globally.