Job Description

Orion’s Research and Development Organisation is looking for a talented professional to join us in the dynamic fields of Clinical Operations and Data Science.

About Your Role

The Lead Statistical Programmer is a contributor with knowledge of statistical programming, data standards and data structures. As the Lead Statistical Programmer, you will leverage your programming skills to support clinical trials, with a focus on the Oncology and Pain indication areas.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in the development and validation of high-quality standardized datasets based on the CDISC guidelines, utilizing mainly SAS programming
• Act as the CDISC subject matter expert and ensure compliance of CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets
• Lead building of submission-ready datasets and documentation
• Designs and develops statistical programs to support of clinical research analysis and reporting activities (like tables, listings, and figures)
• Coordinate resource allocation on designated studies and projects (both inhouse and insourced resources)
• Lead development of the programming activities, implement advanced AI driven technologies in the clinical data process
• Provide mentorship and training to peers and more junior programmers in areas of expertise
  
  

What We Offer

We offer you an opportunity to be a part of the R&D organization in the pharmaceutical business and influence the future of the function. You will be working together with dedicated colleagues drawn together by a shared passion: building well-being and doing work with a true purpose. This role opens a wide window to R&D practices in a globally operating company giving you the chance to learn and influence ways of working.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

Our expectations

To be the successful Lead Statistical Programmer you should have the following educational and professional work experiences:

• BSc/ MSc degree or equivalent, preferably in a scientific discipline such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics. Experience with the curation, analysis and reporting of research data
• Knowledge of Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) compliance, Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) and the Analysis Data Models (ADaM) for regulatory submissions is desirable
• Advanced programming skills (e.g. SAS, R, Python), analysis and reporting skills
• Experience in developing and implementing statistical programming strategies
• Capable of providing quality control review for programming
• Clinical trials knowledge, including knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements
  
  

We are seeking an individual with strong leadership and management skills, capable of effectively guiding and inspiring teams to achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to work successfully in a globally dispersed team environment, collaborating seamlessly with cross-cultural partners to drive innovation and excellence in Clinical Operations and Data Science.

How To Apply And Additional Information

To apply, please send your CV and application by Tuesday May 20th, 2025. If you have any questions related to the position, please contact Hanna Kivini, Head of R&D Data Services, on May 12th, 2025 at 13.00-14.00 or May 13th, 2025 at 9.00-10.00, tel. +358 50 966 7240.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Unit Description

Orion’s pharmaceutical innovations are created within its R&D organization. We employ around 400 top professionals in the field of drug discovery and development. We work globally: in Espoo and Turku in Finland, in Nottingham in England and in New York, NY, USA. Orion R&D and the Innovative Medicines business division are dedicated to making a transformation to become a global player in the pain and oncology therapy areas.

Clinical Operations and Data Science is the competence and resource center for clinical studies in Orion R&D. Key responsibilities of the center include medical writing, study management, data management, programming, data engineering and biostatistics. The organization provides operational clinical services for the Oncology and Pain Therapy Areas.

About Us

Orion is a globally operating Finnish pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

Orion provides meaningful work for more than 3 600 Orionees in Finland and abroad. Orion is known as a responsible and reliable employer where we value each other, strive for the best and build for tomorrow.

We develop, manufacture and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Orion has an extensive portfolio of proprietary and generic medicines and consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases and respiratory diseases, among others.