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Amgen is expanding its Global Statistical Programming (GSP) capabilities, with Amgen India (AIN) playing a key role in supporting integrated delivery across regions. As a Senior Manager of Biostatistical Programming (Programming Execution Lead), you will partner with the Global Programming Lead (GPL) and lead an offshore team of Study Lead Programmers (SLP) and Study Programmers (SP) to ensure successful execution of end-to-end programming activities for products within or across therapeutic areas. Together with the GPL, this Senior Manager will be accountable and responsible for Global Statistical Programming study results and drug approval submission activities for the assigned product areas.
Job Responsibility:
Accountable and responsible for ensuring successful execution and delivery of Global Statistical Programming milestone analysis deliverables and regulatory submission packages for a product, or group of Amgen products, being supported by the offshore programming team
Work with GPL to ensure successful implementation of programming strategies, such as functional standards and industry requirements for the assigned product globally
Plan and monitor progress of projects and address issues accordingly
Provide GSP product level input to developing and managing resource plans and budgets for GSP
Efficiently and effectively monitor and utilize assigned staff at product level according to priorities
Lead and/or participate in departmental process improvement initiatives and cross-functional working groups
Assist in study and system audits and inspections by internal and external bodies
Develop, review, and implement Policies, SOPs and other controlled documents affecting GSP globally
Provide hands-on support to the assigned product areas as required
Provide coaching and mentoring to local programming staff
Provide input into career development plans for all staff on assigned projects
Requirements:
BA/BSc or higher degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or other related quantitative or scientific subjects, with at least 8 years of statistical programming experience in clinical development environment
Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to lead and manage programmers in successful and timely completion of all programming activities for a study or multiple studies from end to end
Experience developing a successful offshore statistical programming team
Flexibility and desire to work across different time-zones
Advanced analysis and reporting skills in SAS (including SAS/STAT, Macro, Graph, SQL, etc.)
Prior regulatory submission experience for drug approval
Thorough understanding and experience with data quality and compliance checks
Experience in software development (e.g., gathering user requirements, creating technical specifications, developing code, creating, and driving test plans)
Experience working effectively in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners
Prior staff development leadership and project management experience
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Ability to effectively perform complex statistical programming and related tasks
Nice to have:
MSc or higher degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or related quantitative or scientific subjects
Familiarity with open-source programming tools (e.g., R, Python), automation platforms, and emerging technologies in statistical programming
What we offer:
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits