Position Overview:
Beam is seeking Director/Senior Director, Head of Statistical Programming to build a high-performing programming function, develop biometrics/programming related SOPs, standards, and manage and develop programming platforms and infrastructures. The ideal candidate will work closely with the head of biometrics and play a key role in the development and provide oversight to CROs to ensure timely delivery of high quality study results for Beam clinical trials.
Responsibilities:
- Develop standard operational process, working instructions, and standards for the statistical programming group including templates for SDTM, ADaM and TLFs.
- Develop a structure and implement solutions for clinical data repository and future data integrations across clinical trials for regulatory data submissions.
- Manage the computing environment and statistical programming infrastructure for the biometrics department including development of SAS macros and tools, SAS maintenance and upgrade.
- Manage internal and external programming resources including vendor oversight to ensure on-time delivery of analyses results with high quality.
- Collaborate with Data Management to support the development of CRF, edit checks, data management plan, and data transfer plans.
- Generate TLFs and perform ad hoc analysis as needed.
- Support regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies.
Qualifications:
- MS/MA in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- 5+ years of people management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of SAS BASE, SAS/STAT, SAS MACRO, GRAPH, and ACCESS and technical requirements for the statistical programming environment.
- In-depth knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM specifications and related regulatory submission guidance and extensive FDA/EMA submission experience.
- Experience managing delivery of statistical programming projects by CROs.
- Knowledge of clinical trial design, data collection, endpoints, and standard data summary displays used in oncology, hematology, and/or cell/gene therapy preferred.
- Strong leadership to functional development and team building.
- Must be self-motivated, and able to work independently and effectively with colleagues and vendors and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize and manage timelines and shifting priorities within a fast-paced company environment.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Spotfire and RShiny etc.) a plus.
