Senior Programmer

Biostatistics (India) - We have an established group of Statisticians and Programmers in India which is an integral part of global Biostatistics function. The group has built a strong reputation over its 20+ year’s heritage. With strong leadership, rich talent and high energy levels, our staff achieve their goals both professionally and personally. They play key roles in therapeutically aligned, cross functional and global teams, supporting the design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials. The roles are diverse, exciting, and rewarding with profuse career development opportunities.

Our greatest assets are our people so read on to find out more information about the range of exciting career opportunities currently available for Statisticians and Programmers with differing levels of experience, from new graduate to senior and managerial level roles.

If you have strong ambition, solid technical skills and passion for innovation and technology and you want to make a difference to patients’ lives then you could be the future of GSK.

Years of Experience: 4-6+ years

Skill Set / Exposure: CDSIC Standards, ADAM, Programming background, SAS & R

Work Location: Bengaluru

Job Description:

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Applications or related disciplines
• 4+ years’ experience in SAS programming (including SQL and SAS macro language)
• Recognized expertise in SAS programming and SAS macro code development, R programming
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of other SAS modules (e.g. SAS/GRAPH, SAS Output Delivery System).
• Knowledge of non-SAS programming packages/languages (Python, R, AI/ML).
• A good level of understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory and reporting processes (e.g. 21 CFR Part 11).
• Working knowledge of CDISC data standards, primarily the creation and use of ADaM datasets.
• Experience of interacting with clinical study team members.
• Ability to learn and apply advanced programming skills independently.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.
• Experience of the outsourcing or externalization of statistical programming work in the clinical trials setting (e.g., working with/for CROs, academic institutions).

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage programming activities across multiple studies to deliver all data analysis outputs to agreed timelines and quality, (e.g., analysis datasets, tables, figures and listings for regulatory submissions and publications).
• Oversee outsourced tasks to third party vendors to meet the agreed timelines, quality and budget requirements established for the project or study.
• Implement data standards within a function, or therapeutic area in accordance with industry standards
• Responsible for programming and QC across a study/asset including submission activities adhering to relevant SOPs / policies.
• Participate in the design of other study delivery components (e.g. case report forms, study databases).
• Review and input into key study documents (e.g. SAP, CRF etc).
• Provide technical advice, mentoring and training as relevant.
• The Senior Programmer acts as a support for GSK clinical trials, accountable for creating, verifying, and documenting analyses of clinical data while adhering to study protocols, analysis plans and GSK / industry standards.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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