Associate Director Statistical Programming

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The Associate Director Statistical Programming is accountable for leading, managing and developing a team of programmers. They present a delivery/department mindset and management skills to run and oversee one moderate scope and complexity drug project or multiple smaller ones. As a recognized expert within their own field they are often the first point of contact for related queries, acts as a coach or mentor for staff, and acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

Typical Accountabilities

Leads, manages and develops a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship. Manages training and timesheet compliance

• Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements.
• Arranges and structures the team in order to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together
• Defines, monitor and assess objectives for team
• Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
• Captures business needs and plans recruitment accordingly
• Recruits and builds the team with the appropriate skill set
• Maintains talent and ensures talent development
• Maintains own and team knowledge of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current in the Programming practices
• Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the of the protocol or clinical development program
• Acts as technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function
• Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
• Accountable for managing contracting staff
• Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
• Overall accountability for the quality and compliance to internal, external and regulatory requirements for the delivery of programming aspects in clinical development; holds partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables
• Leads or participates in cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
• Drives the continuous improvement of the team and function through personal action and process initiatives
• Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within function
• Contributes to the function by providing training and mentorship
• Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
• Drives standards development and implementation
• Measures the compliance of and ensures that there is a consistent approach to data standards and automation and its implementation
• Collaborates/influence cross-functionally and represents Programming leadership where required

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards
• Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skill
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams
• Ability to develop individuals
• Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role
• Project mindset

Desirable

Experience implementing business processes

• Willingness and ability to travel
• Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills