Senior Statistical Programmer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Biostatistics

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Statistical Programmer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, CA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development and generation of analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphs from assigned clinical sources using R and/or SAS; leading development and maintenance of associated operating procedures; and participating in external industry forums (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, and relevant User Groups). This individual performs with minimal guidance on moderately difficult deliverables

                                                                                                                

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:             

• Utilize programming standards to develop efficient and accurate programs using R and/or SAS
• Support creating and/or maintaining Programming Infrastructure in R and/or SAS
• Support creation and maintenance of R utility packages
• Support version controlling of analysis codes using GitHub/Bitbucket
• Support developing and maintaining R scripts for data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization
• Keep up-to-date with the latest R packages, techniques, and best practices
• Support creating static as well as interactive R Shiny dashboards for statistical tables, listings, and figures
• Support the maintenance of established SAS platform
• Support the maintenance of a global SAS macro library
• Work with Data Management leadership to provide input on reporting processes and standards
• Support programming deliverables for clinical trials and support for any custom Data Management reports
• Participate in the development and maintenance of global harmonized processes and procedures for programming
• Provide quality programming deliverables
• Work with BSDM partners, and leadership in Clinical Operations and Franchise to set implement plans for timely delivery of reports, metrics, and study deliverables
• Facilitate the delivery of standard metric reports
• Ability to design, implement and maintain moderately complex programming deliverables across a wide variety of  clinical platforms and thereputic areas

Functional and Technical Competencies:

• R Programming Proficiency: Expertise in R syntax, functions, and packages
• Proficiency in R, Base SAS, SAS/STAT and SAS Macro language. Advanced SAS certification desirable. Strong experience in programming with R desirable
• Demonstrated ability work in teams to deliver critical milestones
• Experience with CDISC datasets, tables , listings and figures desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leadership Competencies:

• Connect – Participate in strategic partnerships with Clinical System and Biostatistics at the Enterprise level to ensure MD programming practices meet the needs of the organization
• Shape – Develop knowledge of therapeutic areas within the Franchises and adapt ADaM and STDM standards for medical devices for use in the MD sector; participate in industry initiatives to define/refine STDM standards
• Lead – Present opportunities in programming practices that increase quality of deliverables
• Deliver – ensure high quality programming deliverables for clinical programs are delivered on time and in compliance to regulations and SOPs, seamlessly across all Franchises

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics , Computer Science or related discipline (required), with at least 4 years of system support in clinical research within Medical Device or Pharmaceuticals

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $106,250 to $143,750.

Bonus: - The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. 

·Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

·Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

·Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o   Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

o   Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

o   Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

·Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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