Site Name: Hyderabad Wework Krishe Emerald
Posted Date: Nov 9 2023
Lead Programmer (Experience: 6 to 8 yrs.)
About GSK - We unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.At GSK, “Ambitious for Patient”, “Accountable for Impact” and “Doing the Right thing” is embedded within our culture and is inat the heart of what we do. We operate responsibly for all our stakeholders by prioritizing Innovation, Performance and Trust.
GSK is a global biopharma leader with new ambitions and new purpose: to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Over the future, it’s our ambition to positively impact the health of more than 2.5 billion people, to achieve a step change in growth for our shareholders and to make GSK a place where people can thrive, where they can succeed, grow and be happy at work. Because what we do together at GSK has never mattered more. GSK is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination
Biostatistics (India) - We have an established group of Statisticians and Programmers in India which is an integral part of global Biostatistics function. The group has built a strong reputation over its 20+ year’s heritage. With strong leadership, rich talent and high energy levels, our staff achieve their goals both professionally and personally. They play key roles in therapeutically aligned, cross functional and global teams, supporting the design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials. The roles are diverse, exciting, and rewarding with profuse career development opportunities
Our greatest assets are our people so read on to find out more information about the range of exciting career opportunities currently available for Statisticians and Programmers with differing levels of experience, from new graduate to senior and managerial level roles.
If you have strong ambition, solid technical skills and passion for innovation and technology and you want to make a difference to patients’ lives then you could be the future of GSK.
About the Job
Basic qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Applications or related disciplines.
- 6+ years’ of experience in SAS programming (including SQL and SAS macro language),
- Recognized expertise in SAS programming and SAS macro code development, R programming
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent influencing skills, which are applied effectively at all levels of an organization and across multiple functions
- Able to effectively organize and manage a variety of tasks across different projects
Preferred qualifications:
- Good understanding of other SAS modules (e.g. SAS/GRAPH, SAS Output Delivery System)
- Knowledge of non-SAS programming packages/languages (e.g. Spotfire, S-PlusPython, R, AI/ML)
- A solid level of understanding of clinical trials, pharmaceutical regulatory and publishing processes (e.g. 21 CFR Part 11)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the application of CDISC data standards, primarily the creation and use of ADaM datasets
- Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities
- Demonstrated ability to manage the outsourcing or externalization of statistical programming work in the clinical trials setting (e.g., working with CROs, academic institutions)
- Ability to develop creative solutions to applied problems
- Ability to learn and apply advanced programming skills independently
- Apply exceptional technical capabilities and industry trends to develop broad-use technical solutions for the benefit of study teams across the functions
Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and execute programming activities across multiple studies, asset(s), indications, or function to deliver all data analysis outputs to agreed timelines and quality, (e.g., macros, analysis datasets, pooled datasets, tables, figures and listings for regulatory submissions and publications)
- Oversee outsourced tasks to third party vendors and ensure their performance meets the agreed timelines, quality and budget requirements established for the project or study
- Define, develop, and embed data standards within a function, or therapeutic area in accordance with industry standards
- Responsible for programming and QC across a study/asset including submission activities adhering to relevant SOPs / policies
- Participate in the design of other study delivery components (e.g. case report forms, study databases)
- Review and input into key documents at the project level (e.g. submission documents, clinical report and publication). May author or co-author reporting analysis plans and department level documents (e.g. SOPs, working practice document)
- Act as key statistical programming contact for study related stakeholders and provide solutions to complex problems
- Manage stakeholders both internal and external
- Develop broader technical knowledge and expertise (e.g. SAS Graphs, SAS Macros etc)
- Support future direction/wider objectives of project or business
- Provide mentoring, training, development, and performance feedback
- Apply strategic thinking and provide robust solutions to initiate process improvement
Why Us?
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.
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