Cancer Trials Ireland as the HRB National Cancer Clinical Trials Network with host institution Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (RCSI) has an opening for a Statistical programmer. As a leading not-for-profit organisation, Cancer Trials Ireland has the privilege of facilitating investigators and researchers to ask science-driven, rather than profit-driven, research questions. In this role you will create, validate, execute, and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures). You will be working with our Group Statistician and support in the development of clinical trials, reporting on study outcomes as per regulatory timelines, and inputting into scientific publications. In addition, the Statistical Programmer may create project or departmental level macros, programming specifications and support other Cancer Trials Ireland project activities, as required.
Key Requirements1. Third level degree in Statistics / Biomedical/Computer Science or related discipline.2. Experience in SAS or equivalent programming language (eg: R, SPSS).3. Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills. 4. Excellent attention to detail.5. Ability to work autonomously as well as work in a team-based environment6. Oncology background/experience an advantage. 7. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Tools and general computer literacy.8. Must have a valid visa to work in Ireland
Main Function(s)
To perform Statistical Programming Tasks on assigned studies within Cancer Trials Ireland for Biometrics.
Primary Responsibilities• Work with Group Statistician in providing statistical support to Cancer Trials Ireland investigators regarding study design, endpoint selection and sample size calculation.• Provide statistical input to Case Report Form (CRF) and database design, also data management processes.• Create, validate, execute, and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures) as planned in the Statistical Analysis Plan.• Writing, documenting, and performing quality control review of SAS programs• Program, test and document specific listings and reports (e.g. Safety Monitory Committee reports, Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) reports and End of Study Reports).• Develop tables, graphs for scientific publications as directed by Group Statistician.• Support Data Management activities including data review activity before database lock• Provide technical advice and programming solutions for clinical projects.• Creation and review of technical specifications and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) / Study-specific procedures (SSP) / Work instructions. • Create and maintain study files and other appropriate study documentation.• Collaborate with team members to plan and deliver on Study Deliverables.• Adhere to all related procedures and regulations, e.g. Study Guidelines, SOPs, ICH GCP, etc.• Perform other tasks as specified by Head of Biometrics/Group Statistician.