Statistical Programmer

Statistical Programmer (at the rank/grade of Technical Officer/Research Assistant I/II) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref: 524165) 

The Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a leading clinical trials management platform established under the LKS Faculty of Medicine and dedicated to managing and facilitating international-standard clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices and medical technologies. HKU-CTC offers long-term development opportunities to passionate talents who are devoted to a career in the clinical trial profession.

Clinical data management and analysis is a core process in any clinical research project, and is subject to stringent international standards, guidelines and regulations such as CDISC (SDTM/ADaM). HKU-CTC’s Data Management and Medical Statistics Unit is undergoing rapid development and is seeking high caliber talents with various expertise and on different levels.

Main Responsibilities:

Run SAS/R programming for analyzing data and produce study datasets and table, listing and figure (TLF) outputs; Develop programming codes for logical checks and reports for ongoing data review; Create programming specifications and deliverables based on common industry standards and conventions; Design and develop Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRF) using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems such as REDCap and other equivalent systems; Perform quality assurance/quality control for programing and data analysis process; Develop programming specifications and maintain relevant documentations; Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Information Technology or related disciplines.  Experience in programming and reporting process in SAS and R; Knowledge of relational database design principles for the development of study datasets and fundamentals of clinical research; Knowledge and experience in CDISC standards is an added advantage; Good coordination and problem-solving skills and commitment to quality and compliance; Detail-minded, able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, and have a strong sense of responsibility; Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage).

The appointment will be made on a two-year fixed-term full-time contract, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits. 

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