Statistical Programmer 2

About the role

IQVIA is looking for a Statistical Programmer 2 in Bloemfontein to provide advanced technical expertise in developing, maintaining and supporting statistical programming programs for internal and external clients. The role plans and leads project solutions across the full scope of statistical programming and acts as a technical resource within the Statistical Programming department.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, perform, test and document programs that produce statistical tables, figures and listings.
• Analyse derived datasets and manage data transfers for internal and external clients.
• Plan and perform database quality control and validation, and integrate databases from multiple studies or data sources.
• Develop and maintain programming documentation, including plans and specifications.
• Deliver project solutions independently and act as statistical team lead for single studies under supervision.
• Estimate effort, manage out-of-scope work, and possibly manage budgets, resources and forecasts for single studies.
• Plan, develop, implement and validate new processes, technologies, macros and applications.
• Train, mentor and guide junior and newly onboarded staff.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least one year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with at least two years, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of statistics, programming and/or the clinical drug development process.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, and ability to manage several tasks and projects.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of computing applications, including Base SAS, SAS/STAT and SAS Macro Language.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.