Senior Statistical Programmer II

Job Description

General Summary:

The Senior Statistical Programmer II provides technical guidance on clinical project teams. Work is performed on the design, development, and quality control process for SAS programs used to access, extract, transform, review, analyze, and submit clinical data for individual studies. In addition, the Senior Statistical Programmer II participates in departmental and cross functional technology development and process improvement initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Codes complex SAS programs (including Macro language, SAS/STAT and SAS/GRAPH) for applications designed to analyze and report complex clinical trial data and for electronic review, exchange, transformation, and submission of data in CDlSC SDTM format; consistently meeting objectives of the study
• Performs quality control checks of SAS code and output produced by other Statistical Programmers
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of clinical development and medical data
• Solves clinical trial reporting problems and has a proven technical proficiency in supporting daily operations and ensuring that project tasks are completed accurately with limited supervision
• Creates CDISC data sets by transforming various raw data sources, including different Electronic Data Capture (EDC) databases and Interactive Web Response Systems (IWRS), tables, figures, and listings reporting and submitting the results of clinical trials for investigational medications
• Works with all types of coding dictionaries (MedDRA and WHODD) commonly used by the pharmaceutical industry
• Works in a team environment providing technical leadership and solving clinical trial reporting problems within budget and customary time line constraints while assuring high quality standards

Knowledge and Skills:

• Competence with SAS
• Working knowledge of CDISC Standards
• Working knowledge of clinical trials
• Effective communication (written and verbal) skills to exchange complex information with others

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in a Scientific Discipline
• Typically requires 2+ years for M.S or above. and 5+ years for B.S. of work experience in Biotech, Pharmaceuticals or Clinical Research Organization.

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select 
2.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com