Sr Programming Specialist

Welcome to Novartis - the company that considers its employees to be its greatest asset. Good Business. Great Opportunities. How do you spend your day? Are you passionate about what you do? At Novartis, our focus is clear, our purpose defined. We're part of a team that's making a difference in the quality of people's lives.Think What's Possible.· Responsible for all programming aspects (analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listing and tables) of individual phase I-IV clinical trials and project level activities for small drug project / indications.· Maintain efficient interfaces with internal and external customers with support of SR management and the statisticians.· Develop resource plans as required with support of the Group Head.· Develop and comply with project/study programming standards and specifications following internal guidelines.· Make certain that study documents and specifications are consistent and comply with company standards by providing input into Study protocol, CRF and Data structures and outputs (listings, tables and figures) for phase I - IV clinical trials and submission activities.· Program according to specifications, analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listings, tables and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and for SCS and SCE with high quality and within milestones.· Develop programming specifications for analysis datasets, pooled datasets and deliverables in consultation with the statistician.· Support quality control and quality audit of deliverables.· Participate as required at all meetings, discussions and activities covering aspects of Statistical Reporting on trial/project level activities.· Maintain records for all assigned projects and archiving of trial / project analysis and associated documentation.· Supervise, when required, the SAS programming trial activities of the CROs.· Provide input on process improvement initiatives and participate in non-clinical project activities.Qualifications· BA/BS or equivalent experience in mathematics, statistics, computer science, life sciences or related field, with at least 4 years of experience in a programming role preferably supporting clinical trials, or in the pharmaceutical industry, or MS statistics/computer science with at least 2 years of similar experiences.· Ability to coordinate programming work across a clinical study.· Experience in Oncology therapeutic area is a plus· Intermediate knowledge of / experience with SAS software (including SAS macro language)· Working knowledge of database design/structures· Good understanding of global clinical trial practices, procedures and methodologies.· Good understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to statistical reporting (e.g. GCP, ICH)· Fluent English (oral and written)· Intermediate knowledge of office tools Novartis is committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. Novartis is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.To apply for this position, Click HereTo learn about other Novartis opportunities, Click Here Link to Novartis Pharmaceuticals opportunities Send this Job to a Friend EEO Novartis is committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. Novartis is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.