As a Statistical Programmer II at Parexel, you will provide technical expertise for the conduct of clinical trials, and work with minimal supervision to support various programming activities related to the analysis and reporting of clinical study data. In addition, as a Statistical Programmer II, you may fill the Statistical Programming Lead role (or part of that role) on small, non-complex projects.

Day to day Responsibilities in this Role include;
Project Management:

• Assist in the coordination of project start-up activities, creation of global programs, tracking spreadsheets, and other required documentation.

Statistical Programming for Assigned Projects:

• Deliver best value and high quality service.
• Check own work in an ongoing way to ensure first-time quality.
• Use efficient programming techniques to produce derived datasets (e.g. SDTM, ADa M), tables, figures, and data listings of any complexity and QC low-medium complexity derived datasets, tables, figures, and data listings.
• Assist in the production/QC of derived dataset specifications and other process supporting documents and submission documentation.

Training:

• Maintain and expand local and international regulatory knowledge within the clinical industry.
• Develop knowledge of SAS and processes/procedures within other Parexel functional areas.
• Provide relevant training and mentorship to staff and project teams as appropriate.

General:

• Maintain all supporting documentation for studies in accordance with SOPs/Guidelines to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs/Guidelines, ICH-GCP, and any other applicable local and international regulations, and participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections as required.
• Proactively participate in process/quality improvement initiatives.
• Understand regulatory requirements concerning industry technical standards (e.g. CDISC, 21 CFR Part 11, and electronic submissions).

What do you need to have to qualify for this role?

Knowledge and Experience:

• Sound SAS programming skills (Clinical Programming), with a minimum of 3 years experience within Clinical Research
• Experience with; CDISC standards (SDTM, ADa M)

Education:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent work experience.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in SAS.
• Knowledge and understanding of the programming and reporting process.
• Knowledge of SOPs/Guidelines, ICH-GCP, and any other applicable local and international regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11.
• Competent in written and oral English.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and function in an evolving technical environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and flexibility to change.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully work as part of a global team.
• Work effectively in a quality-focused environment.
• Effective time management in order to meet daily metrics or team objectives.
• Show commitment to and perform consistently high quality work.
• Business/operational skills that include customer focus, commitment to quality management, and problem solving.

A little about us:

Highly qualified and dynamic team. Multinational working environment. Smooth induction and training program. We offer competitive financial packages, training, and development. Expect exciting professional challenges but with a healthy work/life balance. We value your welfare just as highly as that of our patients.

Parexel has a fully flexible work arrangement - you can be fully home based, however if you live close to our Bloemfontein office and you want to use it, great, you are always welcome, and we will keep the desk ready for you!

Applicants must be authorized to work in South Africa as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

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