Principal Stat Prog Lead

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Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:
Biostatistics

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

The Principal Statistical Programming Lead is a highly experienced Statistical Programmer with expert knowledge of Statistical Programming languages, tools and data structures, proven technical and analytic abilities and strong capabilities in leading Statistical Programming activities and programming teams in accordance to departmental processes and procedures.  

This position is accountable for the planning, oversight and delivery of statistical programming activities in support of one or more clinical projects, compounds and/or submissions generally of high complexity/criticality.

In addition, this position leads and/or contributes expert knowledge and technical skills to Therapeutic area and/or departmental innovation and process improvement projects.

In this role, the Principal Statistical Programming Lead is responsible for making decisions and recommendations that impact the efficiency, timeliness and quality of deliverables with a high degree of autonomy and provide leadership, direction and technical and project specific guidance to programming teams. 

Accountable for Statistical Programming team delivery for 1 or more clinical projects of high complexity, scope and/or criticality. 

Provides matrix leadership to 1 or more programming teams, coordinating and overseeing programming team activities.

May act as a section lead of programming activities supporting a clinical development program, compound or submission. 

Contributes to and applies strategic decisions and recommendations, developing and maintaining detailed programming strategy and plans. 

Provides technical and project specific guidance to programming team members to ensure high quality and on-time deliverables in compliance with departmental processes. 

Coaches and trains junior colleagues in techniques, processes and responsibilities.

Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.