Biostatistical Programming Senior Associate

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Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics, but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) is the fastest growing region in Amgen. Now we are hiring a Biostatistical Programming Senior Associate in Taipei, Taiwan.

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What you will do

Amgen is expanding its global Statistical Programming capabilities, with Amgen Taiwan playing a key role in supporting integrated delivery across regions. As a Biostatistical Programming Senior Associate, you will perform hands on statistical programming activities to support complex statistical data analysis of clinical studies and regulatory submissions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis and reporting of clinical trial data using SAS and/or R
• Creation and validation of complex SDTM, ADaM, and other analysis datasets, both safety and efficacy
• Creation and validation of complex tables, listings, and figures, both safety and efficacy
• Prepare statistical programming specifications
• Prepare statistical programming related documents for regulatory submissions
• Maintain tracking and validation documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional team and create and/or validate complex programs for checking data quality
• Interact and collaborate with study team members from other functions globally
• Assist in some of the tasks of the Study Lead Programmer (SLP) or serve as a backup SLP

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What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BSc or higher degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or other related quantitative or scientific subjects, with at least 4 years of statistical programming experience in relevant career statistical programming experience in a clinical development environment.
• Familiarity with drug development life cycle and excellent skills with the manipulation, analysis and reporting of complex clinical trial data
• Ability to effectively perform complex statistical programming and related tasks
• Ability to provide quality output and deliverables in adherence with challenging timelines
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks or projects across therapeutic areas
• Ability to work effectively and successfully in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners
• Working knowledge of latest CDISC SDTM standards and familiar with CDISC ADaM and Define standards with strong ability to implement the standards
• In depth knowledge of SAS/STAT packages
• Familiar with data quality and compliance check tools
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• MSc or higher degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or related quantitative or scientific subjects
• Familiarity with open-source programming tools (R, Python), automation platforms, and emerging technologies in statistical programming
• Prior regulatory submission experience for drug approval

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• 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

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a 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 an accommodation.