Junior Statistical Programmer

Key Requirements

• Third level degree in Statistics / Biomedical/Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience in SAS or equivalent programming language (eg: R, SPSS).
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as work in a team-based environment
• Oncology background/experience an advantage.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Tools and general computer literacy.
  
  

Main Function(s)

To perform Statistical Programming Tasks on assigned studies within Cancer Trials Ireland for the

Biometrics unit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Group Statistician in providing statistical support to Cancer Trials Ireland
  
  

investigators regarding study design, endpoint selection and sample size calculation.

• Provide statistical input to Case Report Form (CRF) and database design, also data
  
  

management processes.

• Create, validate, execute, and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and
  
  

efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures) as planned in the Statistical Analysis Plan.

• Writing, documenting, and performing quality control review of SAS programs
• Program, test and document specific listings and reports (e.g. Safety Monitory Committee
  
  

reports, Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) reports and End of Study Reports).

• Develop tables, graphs for scientific publications as directed by Group Statistician.
• Support Data Management activities including data review activity before database lock
• Provide technical advice and programming solutions for clinical projects.
• Creation and review of technical specifications and applicable Standard Operating Procedures
  
  

(SOP) / Study-specific procedures (SSP) / Work instructions.

• Create and maintain study files and other appropriate study documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and deliver on Study Deliverables.
• Adhere to all related procedures and regulations, e.g. Study Guidelines, SOPs, ICH GCP, etc.
• Perform other tasks as specified by Head of Biometrics/Group Statistician.