Manager Statistical Programming

Full-time - Mid Level

Bangalore, IN

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

At Elanco, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, believing that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. This position involves providing comprehensive programming leadership and support to clinical project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also engage in mentoring and developing team members while managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive programming leadership and support to clinical project teams.
• Independently develop, validate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex programs and utilities.
• Ensure all deliverables are delivered with high-quality and according to timelines.
• Lead the electronic submission preparation and review.
• Participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections as required.
• Manage all study or non-study related statistical deliverables and resources allocation in a project(s).
• Keep project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention.
• Manage scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects.
• Negotiate and establish accurate time estimates for completion of study programming activities.
• Prepare in advance for internal meetings and contribute ideas.
• Display willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives.
• Effectively utilize current technologies and available tools for conducting analyses.
• Create and maintain standard macros and applications to improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities and proactively participate in process/quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop wider knowledge of SAS and other relevant programming languages.
• Contribute to the mentoring of other programmers and develop training courses.
• Engage in knowledge share activities.
• Train, mentor and coach global team members on Programming concepts.
• Effectively recruit, lead, manage, develop, evaluate, reward, motivate and retain a group of programmers.
• Provide guidance to employee's development plans and carry out performance reviews.
• Meet regularly with direct reports focusing on project updates and development needs.
• Communicate with management regarding promotions and performance concerns.
• Provide programming expertise to the team.
• Influence stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items.
• Identify opportunities to improve methodology and provide practical solutions.
• Contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in programming and statistical analysis, preferably in a clinical or regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAS and other relevant programming languages.
• Experience in leading programming teams and managing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the animal health industry or related fields.
• Familiarity with regulatory submission processes and standards.
• Experience in process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards.