THE COMPANY

Phastar is a multiple award-winning global biometric Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is accredited as an outstanding company to work for by Best Companies. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations to provide the expertise and processes to manage and deliver on time, quality biostatistics, programming, data management and data science services. With offices across the UK, US, Germany, Denmark, Kenya, Australia, India, China and Japan, Phastar is the second largest specialized biometrics provider globally, and the largest in the UK.

Our unique approach to data analysis, “The Phastar Discipline”, has led us to build a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team.

WHY PHASTAR

Accredited as an outstanding company to work for, Phastar is committed to employee engagement, workplace satisfaction and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, involvement in developing company-wide initiatives, structured training and development plans, and a truly supportive, fun and friendly environment.

What’s more, when you join our team, Phastar will plant a tree in your honour, as one of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. So, not only would you get your dream job, you’ll also be helping to save the planet!

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal RWE Programmer to join our FSP team and support one of our fantastic pharmaceutical clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in non-interventional studies, be competent in traditional programming and RWE programming. We are looking for someone who is bright, adaptable and driven that has SAS, R and Claims data experience.

This position will be full-time and fully remote (although it can be office/hybrid based, depending on the successful candidate's location).

Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs for the analysis of real-world data, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal standards
• Perform data management tasks, including data cleaning, data transformation, and data integration from multiple sources to ensure data quality and integrity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including biostatisticians, data scientists, and clinical researchers, to design and implement statistical analyses that address specific research questions
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for programming processes, data management workflows, and analysis results to ensure reproducibility and transparency
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in real-world data
• Assist in the preparation of statistical reports, presentations, and publications, summarizing findings and providing insights to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Background in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field (Strong statistical knowledge is considered a benefit)
• 5+ years of experience working within a CRO or a pharma/biotech company
• Fully proficient on ADaM and SDTM programming
• Experience with large, complex datasets
• Proven experience in statistical programming using languages such as SAS and R
• Strong understanding of data management principles, including data quality
• Experience with real-world data sources, such as electronic health records, claims data, or patient registries (essential)
• Desired knowledge of AIML techniques applied to programming
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

APPLY NOW

With the world’s eyes focused on clinical trial data, this is a fantastic time to join an award-winning specialized biometric CRO that is renowned for its technical expertise, outstanding quality and cutting-edge data science techniques. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, structured training and development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We’re committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, within a supportive, fun and friendly working environment.

Should you feel that you have the right skill set and motivations for this position, please apply!

Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.

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