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Senior Statistical Data Scientist

Chennai TN

Job Description

Job Summary

  • An Individual Contributor role

  • Productivehands onprogramming, supporting deliverables in the study/project/portfolio/standards team, of medium – high complex statistical programming deliverablesto support assets and study teams

  • Performs tasks withlimited supervision early in role and independently later in role.

  • Is capable of handling standards/study programming specific activities independently including collaboration across stakeholders at varioustimezones

  • Ensures adherence tohigh qualityprogramming standards in their daily work

  • Ensure the tasks are completed on time with quality and are compliant to the process at Pfizer with needed guidance.

  • Work collaboratively with study teams and stakeholders such as clinicians and statisticians on milestones and deliverables.

  • Active self-learning and delivering on solutions in the space of statistical programming and data standards

  • Contribute to SDSA initiatives globally and locally.

JobResponsibilities :

  • Accountable for their assigned work supporting the standards/study deliverables

  • Contributes toupto80% of their time to programming deliverables assigned within the scope of the function in either SAS, R or Python and 20% toself learning, development and growth.

  • Review/Develop/Validate datasets, TFL as per CDISC aligned Pfizer Standards or Pfizer Data Standards for Study/Project/Portfolio (TA or StudyProgramming)

  • Explore the existing code base and execute/perform runs as required, also develop/modify as per the needs and specifications suggested to the standards team as appropriate – (Standards Programming)

  • Ensures appropriate documentation and QC across the lifespan of the study forall oftheirprogramming deliverablesacross Standards, Programming and Submissions.

  • Understand/Develop/Reviewstandard/study/project/portfolio requirements, specifications to gain deeper understanding of expectations and programming requirements, by collaborating with stakeholders.

  • Knowledgeable in core safety standards as well as TA standards pertinent to their project and lead development of standards necessary for their study

  • Exhibits routine and occasionally complexproblem solvingskills, seeking direction when appropriate.

  • Regularly update leads on progress and time estimations to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning

  • Advances job knowledge to next level by participating/contributing in/to opportunities both globally and locally.

Qualifications/ Skills:

  • Bachelor or Master (preferred) Degree in Statistics, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, biological sciences, IT, or related field.

  • 3.5 -4 years relevant experience in SAS or R programming and working knowledge of clinical trials

  • Understanding of clinical data and drug development process, CDISC standardsrequired

  • Clinical trialsexpertisewith an understanding of data operations required for the reporting of clinicaltrial data.

  • Good understanding of ICH and regulatory guidelines

  • Working knowledge of clinical data and relevant data standards

  • Is able towork with stakeholders acrosstimezonesunder tight timelines

  • Strong written and oral communication skills, and timeand projectmanagement skills

  • Strong competencies and interests for innovation and problem solving

  • Proven ability tooperatewith limited oversight

  • Knowledge of at least 1 Therapeutic Area

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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