Associate Director Statistical Programming
Associate Director Statistical Programming- CVRM
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office Minimum 1 day from our Mississauga office and 2 days from our Mississauga or Downtown (temporary) office
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Introduction to the role:
The Associate Director Statistical Programming is accountable for leading, handling and developing a team of programmers. You will present a delivery/department attitude and management skills to run and be responsible for one moderate scope and complexity drug project or multiple smaller ones. As a recognized expert within their own field you are often the first point of contact for related queries, acts as a coach or mentor for staff, and as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.
Typical Accountabilities:
Leads, handles and develops a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship. Leads training and timesheet compliance
Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements.
Arranges and structures the team in order to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together
Defines, monitor and assess objectives for team. Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
Collects business needs and plans recruitment accordingly
Recruits and builds the team with the appropriate skills
Maintains talent and ensures talent development
Maintains own and team knowledge of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current in the Programming practices
Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
Acts as technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function
Handles activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
Accountable for managing contracting staff
Handles and raise risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
Overall accountability for the quality and compliance to internal, external and regulatory requirements for the delivery of programming aspects in clinical development; holds partners and providers accountable for the quality of their results
Leads or participates in cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
Drives the continuous improvement and development of standard processes of the team and function through personal action and process initiatives
Contributes to the function by providing training and mentorship
Influences partners by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
Drives standards development and implementation
Measures the compliance of and ensures that there is a consistent approach to data standards and automation and its implementation
Collaborates/influence cross-functionally and represents Programming leadership where required
Essential Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience
Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
Thorough knowledge of industry standards
Demonstrated leadership capability and validated ability to lead teams towards a common goal
Demonstrated planning and organisational skill
Ability to influence relevant collaborators and global teams
Ability to develop individuals
Ability to handle risk in complicated or novel situations
Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role
Project mindset
Desirable Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Experience implementing business processes
Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Willingness and ability to travel
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