Statistical Programmer, Health Technology

Our Quantitative Sciences team use big data to analyse the safety and efficacy claims of our potential medical breakthroughs. We review the quality and reliability of clinical studies using deep scientific knowledge, statistical analysis and high-quality data to support decision making in clinical trials. Our Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) organization has a presence in the US, EU and Asia Pacific and a proud record of providing comprehensive analytical and methodological expertise to support our company’s strategic goals.

We offer long-term career opportunities in a company which values innovation, efficiency, diversity and respect. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

As an addition to our BARDS Team and located in our Hub in Zurich, we are currently looking for a **Statistical Programmer, Health Technology Assessment (M/F/d) **(_full-time, indefinite_) to develop statistical programming activities focusing on the analysis and reporting needs for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) dossiers; with the goal to provide fair accessibility for patients to our company’s medicines and vaccines, making a real difference in patient’s lives.

On this role you will contribute to the definition and implementation of strategic solutions utilizing multiple programming languages (e.g. SAS and R) to create analysis datasets, tables, listing and figures from clinical trial data. The statistical programmer will work with other programming colleagues to gather and interpret user requirements provided by the HTA statistician, access and retrieve the required data, and transform them into HTA analysis datasets, tables and figures under the guidance of a senior level programmer. The statistical programmer will also perform validation activities following departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

**THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:

- Programmatically develop, validate and maintain analysis and reporting deliverables for HTA dossiers.
- Assure deliverable quality and compliance with departmental SOPs and good programming practices.
- Collaborate effectively with project team members; be a valued part of project teams.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Master of Science in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field plus up to 2 years programming experience in multiple programming languages like SAS and R. or BS of Science in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field plus 2 to 4 years programming experience in multiple programming languages like SAS and R. or BS of Science
- Fluency in English (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively.
- Knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings).
- Programming experience including data processing, statistical procedures and graphing and tabulation techniques; systems and database expertise.
- Ability to quickly and effectively learn new program techniques and data structures; capacity to seamlessly assimilate to new projects.
- Basic understanding of statistics, clinical and data management concepts as applied to drug/vaccine development within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe HTA research and statistical programming methodology to be programmed.
- Takes direction effectively and completes programming tasks under the guidance of a senior programmer at a project level.
- An interest to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on tasks with increasing levels of challenge and responsibility.
- Team oriented with demonstrated history of teamwork and collaboration across cultures and geographies; enjoying diversity, respect and integrity.
- Knowledge in CDISC SDTM and ADaM industry standards is an asset

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

**THE COMPANY**

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Weystrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth l