Biostatistical Programming Manager – Lead Developer

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Biostatistical Programming Manager - Lead Developer

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide technical expertise and programming leadership to ensure that software tools and utilities are properly developed and maintained to support the Global Statistical Programming (GSP) organization and the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data. We are actively making significant investments to modernize our programming infrastructure through new computing platforms that integrates compute, data, and people into a cohesive workflow that enables programming teams to be more efficient, deliver with higher quality, and produce results faster in order to ultimately help Amgen develop a whole new class of novel molecules to help patients. We are seeking top talent to ensure these molecules become medicines and realize their potential for helping patients.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building GSP’s modern programming infrastructure and processes

• Provide insight, experience, and expertise in the development of new programming solutions leveraging open-source software and cloud computing infrastructure

• Develop and maintain departmental software utilities to support GSP and the analysis and reporting of clinical trials data

• Adhere to functional standards, processes and methods across all projects

• Create, maintain, and review key SDLC documents - Requirements, Operational Qualification, Installation Qualification, and Design documents

• Create, maintain, and review end-user documentation (e.g., user guides, training materials)

• Participate in establishing the programming scope, timeline and quality for a deliverable with stakeholders

• Participate in the selection of appropriate technologies and software development tools

• Designated team leader responsible for project efficiency, timeliness and quality

• Manage resource according to priorities. Match programmer abilities to tasks. Efficiently and effectively monitor and utilize assigned staff

• Provide technical leadership and guidance for programming team

• Lead all programming-related activities on one or multiple concurrent projects

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a manager with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR

• Master’s degree and 2 years Statistical Programming experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years Statistical Programming experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 8 years Statistical Programming experience OR

• High school diploma and 10 years Statistical Programming experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc degree in quantitative, software engineering, or scientific subjects

• Familiarity with drug development life cycle and experience in analysis of clinical trials data

• Working knowledge of the latest CDISC SDTM, ADaM, Define-XML standards, and the production of submission ready Tables, Figures, and Listings for a clinical study

• Experience implementing test driven design strategies

• In-depth knowledge of Python and supporting packages (Pandas, NumPy, Plotly, etc.)

• In-depth knowledge of R, Shiny and supporting packages (gglot2, dplyr, DBI, haven, etc.)

• Experience with programming languages (SAS, Java, or Perl)

• Experience working with SQL databases (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL)

• Ability to mentor and train others

• Prior leadership and/or management experience

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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