BC Platforms is rapidly rising with a pronounced presence thanks to our Data Science & Analytics team! The team is a well-established clinical research service provider and part of BC Platforms Real World Data and technology offering. Our core business areas include biostatistics, clinical data management and medical writing. We provide research services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and food companies. Focused on biostatistics, data management and medical writing, Data Science & Analytics team offers a unique blend of industry experience, service provider flexibility, and the academic excellence of truly data-driven mindsets. Our core focus lies on customer satisfaction and quality of work. With the experience of several successful global regulatory submissions, hundreds of studies we conducted for our clients and our open-minded dedication to science – we are dedicated to take our clients beyond their data.
As we are growing, we are seeking a new colleague to join our Biocomputing team within our Data Science & Analytics Department.


Your role in our mission:
As a Senior Statistical Programmer, you will play a critical role in our continuous growth and success. You will have the overall responsibility of programming activities in clinical studies and regulatory submissions. You will work closely together with Clinical Data Managers and Biostatisticians to ensure programming activities are in line with other activities. You will directly report to the Head of Biocomputing and work closely with our local and global customers.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who likes to take ownership, be proactive and flexible while working in a team. Our ideal candidate is someone who can understand the customer's perspective and provides top-quality services.


Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing and coordinating programming activities in clinical studies and regulatory submissions
• Specifying, creating and validating SAS datasets by applying CDISC data standards (SDTM and ADa M)
• Prepare the Tables, Figures and Listing (TFL) specifications and develop and validate the final TFLs
• Performing QC checks on programmed outputs
• Building and maintaining customer relationships with excellent communications
• Supporting internal process development, standard macro development and business development tasks
• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior programmers

Desired experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or a related field. Master or Ph D degree in Statistics, Biostatistics is considered as an advantage.
• Extensive experience in statistical programming role
• Former experience in pharmaceutical industry or CRO environment is a great plus
• Familiarity with CDISC standards
• Expert knowledge of SAS programming
• Proficient in other programming languages such as R or Python
• Experience with clinical trial data
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Fluency in English both in spoken and in written

You don't need to tick every box, believe in yourself and apply! We only wish that you have an open and curious mind and eagerness to learn new technologies and tools.

Additional Information
Our Biocomputing team is located in Turku (Kupittaa) and thus Turku is the preferred location for our new programmer colleague. If you are located in greater Helsinki area you can also work at our office in Technopolis Hub in Espoo (Otaniemi). The company operates with a hybrid work model meaning that you have a lot of freedom to choose whether you work at the office or remotely at home. Even fully remote working set-up is possible if you are located elsewhere in Finland.
Application
Please submit your application by October 6th, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we may reach out to the candidates already before the application deadline.
If you have any questions regarding the role or our recruitment process, feel free to contact: hr@bcplatforms.com


What we offer:
Learning & Development
Opportunity to learn from great and talented colleagues on meaningful work content and grow your competencies. BC Platforms is committed to develop its Learning & Development Program to further it in a continuous path of improvement.
Talented colleagues in great locations
BC Platforms has offices in Zurich, Espoo, Turku, Boston, Singapore, Lund, Toulouse, Paris and a legal entity in the UK across three continents. Part of our people work also from the home offices from different locations around the globe.
Company Events
We have our bi-annual BC Days Events which are dedicated to our strategy work having all our people involved. We also host afterwork events occasionally for developing relationships and a sense of community.
Competitive compensation
We offer a competitive salary and Incentive Program. When the company reaches its targets, everyone gets to enjoy the success. We emphasize the long-term impact and reward our people for their success on the long-term growth of the company.
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Our people’s health and wellbeing is important to us. We offer healthcare plans or healthcare insurance plans and travel insurances for all of our employees.
Work-life balance
As much as we are eager to work with our colleagues, customers and other stakeholders, we provide a good work-life balance with flexible hours and paid time off.
Work equipment
We want to offer you a great onboarding also from the equipment point of view. You will receive a laptop, a mobile phone and headphones. In addition, we offer you a variety of tools and lots of learning regarding our state-of-the-art software solutions.

Who we are

BC Platforms is a global leader in building data networks for the life sciences industry and providing versatile technology platforms for research and precision medicine, accelerating the translation of innovations into clinical practice.
We convert complex biological information collected in the healthcare setting into actionable insights. With our innovative technology, we are creating a patient centric infinity loop between the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Data we generate, harmonize, and manage from diverse biobanks and healthcare institutions is made accessible for pharmaceutical and biotech companies to enhance their core strengths in research and development. In parallel, we enable stratification of patients towards targeted therapies, delivering on the promise of more personalized healthcare. The invaluable insights from real-world data, combined with our state-of-the-art technology platform, form an infinite loop where research accelerates discovery, discoveries enhance treatment, and treatment optimizes care.
Founded in 1997 from a MIT Whitehead project spinoff, we have a strong scientific heritage underpinned by over 25 years of working in close collaboration with a network of leading researchers, developers, and industry partners. We have global operations with our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, R&D in Espoo, Finland, and Singapore, as well as a presence in London, UK, Lund, Sweden, Paris and Toulouse, France and Boston, USA.