Director, Statistical Programming: Job ID- 1147

The Director of Statistical Programming, will oversee a clinical project or compound level with multiple studies and manage internal and external resources to support all of the project related Statistical Programming activities.

The Role

The Director of Statistical Programming, will oversee a clinical project or compound level with multiple studies and manage internal and external resources to support all of the project related Statistical Programming activities. Collaborate with external alliances for project related programming tasks to ensure successful and effective coordination and communication. Lead and participate Statistical Programming analysis data standard or process initiative. Participate in selection and supervision of contract research organizations (CROs) for data analysis for the leading project. Provide programming expertise and hands on support to clinical project across multiple studies on all deliverable. Contribute in building Statistical Programming infrastructure. The position is preferably located in Palo Alto, CA but remote may be an option. It will report directly to the Senior Director of Statistical Programming.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing, dynamic biopharmaceutical company with Headquarters in Denmark that offers you room to grow and the freedom to take responsibility and make a difference for patients every day.As a member of our global team, you will work with highly skilled and passionate colleagues to advance our exciting product pipeline.

You will be responsible for:

• Representing the Statistical Programming team as project or compound lead, focus on data integrity, collaboration and on-time deliverable.
• Providing technical or hands-on support to process clinical data required for statistical analysis. Develop SAS code and table templates for preparing, processing and analyzing clinical data.
• Interacting with members of cross-study teams within the lead project, statistician and data management personnel to establish project timelines and perform statistical analyses.
• Providing leadership to SAS programming personnel in production of summary tables, data listings and graphs required for trial report and clinical development, and CDISC data sets for regulatory submission.
• Managing project related programming activities to ensure timely delivery of tables and data listings across studies. Provide guidance and QC/QA standards to ensure quality of deliverables.

Requirements

You hold a relevant academic degree such as a Bachelor of Science in statistics or mathematics with 15 years experience or preferably a Master of Science in statistics and 12 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or the bio-pharmaceutical industry. You are proficient in English at a professional level, both written and spoken.

Furthermore, you have:

• At least 3 years of managerial experience.
• A minimum of 2 year's experience working with CRO.
• Prior experience in participation of NDA/BLA submissions.

As a person, you are:

• A demonstrated leader with excellent interpersonal skills.
• New hires based in the US will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law
• Estimated salary range $210-225K/year

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance