The Women’s Cancer Study Group GmbH (WSG), one of Germany’s leading academic study groups in breast cancer research, is hiring a Statistical Programmer (m/f/d) in Mönchengladbach. You will provide statistical support for clinical trials, program tables, graphics and listings in R, and write statistical analysis plans, with up to 2 home office days per week.
About WSG
Field: Academic study group in breast cancer research
Impact: Trials on early breast cancer have shaped guidelines and treatment in Germany and abroad
Team: Medical experts, scientists, data managers, statisticians and more
Focus: Design, organisation and conduct of clinical trials in breast cancer
Benefits & Career Opportunity
Locations: Mönchengladbach, Gladenbach (near Gießen/Marburg) or Berlin
Flexibility: Home office up to 2 days a week
Leave: 30 vacation days on a 5-day week
Extras: Tax-free benefit programme, training and a respectful, trusting culture
Position Overview
As Statistical Programmer, you support clinical trials statistically and program, validate and quality-check derived variables, tables, figures and listings (TFLs) in R. You create and review randomisation plans and lists, review eCRFs for suitability for statistical analysis, write specifications for variable derivation and draft and review statistical analysis plans with mock shells. You also handle sample size planning and its validation, monitor the study process for data validity, assumptions and bias control, and work with CROs.
Why This Role Matters: Research done here has changed real treatment decisions, such as avoiding unnecessary chemotherapy without lowering survival chances. A statistical programmer works directly on the evidence behind those changes, in a mid-sized organisation with short decision paths and training in a field with the newest drugs.
Key Responsibilities
Programming & QC
- Program, validate and quality-check derived variables, tables, graphics and listings in R
- Create and review randomisation plans and lists
Documents
- Write and review specifications for variable derivation
- Create and review statistical analysis plans with mock shells
- Plan and validate sample sizes
Study Oversight
- Review eCRFs for suitability for statistical analysis
- Monitor the study process for data validity, assumptions and bias
- Collaborate with CROs
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, medical informatics, computer science, data science or comparable
Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of statistical methods in clinical trials, especially survival analysis
- Good statistical programming skills in R
- Confident with MS Office
Personal & Language
- Structured, careful and independent work style
- Strong organisation, prioritisation and deadline skills
- Analytical, solution-oriented and flexible
- Fluent German and English
About Women’s Cancer Study Group
WSG is an academic research institution focused on design, organisation and conduct of clinical trials in breast cancer. Its prospective randomised trials in early breast cancer have shaped guidelines and treatment practice in Germany and internationally.
How to Apply: The posting lists no direct contact, so apply through the WSG careers page.
Who Should Apply?
- Biostatisticians: With R and survival analysis knowledge
- Clinical Statisticians: Seeking academic research
- Data Scientists: Moving into clinical trials
- Medical Informatics Graduates: With R skills
- Statistical Programmers: Wanting 2 home office days
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