Arthur Collins

About Arthur Collins

I am an expert in Statistical Programming in the Biopharmaceutical industry as well as a proven leader, having managed diverse teams, overseen FSP resources, and worked with CROs. I have experience with Business Process Management, not only in statistical programming, but cross functionally across Research and Development. Core Competencies:• SAS Expertise - Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT, SAS/Graph, SAS/SQL and SAS/ODS and developing standard programs and macros. Served as business owner of industry leading in-house Statistical Computing Environment tools, driving development and adaptation to changing requirements. • Data Standards – Experienced at implementing CDISC, SDTM, ADaM, CDASH, Define.xml, Reviewers’ Guides, and eCTD.• Regulatory Requirements – In-depth knowledge of ICH guidelines as well as GCP requirements from FDA, MHRA, EMA, and PMDA. I have successfully prepared teams for inspection readiness, conducting risk assessments and gap analyses. As the process owner and SME of end-to-end procedures for protecting study blind, I have been an interviewee in a regulatory inspection as well as inspection response owner.• Interpersonal – Able to work effectively with many types of people at all levels and functions and excel at resolving differences, problem solving, and gaining alignment.• Project Leadership – My interpersonal skills have allowed me to successfully lead multiple cross-functional process improvement projects including ones to streamline Biometrics handoffs with IRT, PK, and Drug Safety. • Management – Have successfully built and led diverse teams of up-to 6 direct reports and 20 contractors, both younger and older than me. I take pride in building trust and comradery in my teams and have helped numerous direct reports to realize career goals and go on to lead teams of their own.Other Key Technical Skills – Familiarity with R, Python, Windows, Unix/Linus (including scripting), Perl, and SharePointHobbies and interests:• An avid hiker, I spent three weeks this summer backpacking over 300 miles on the Colorado Trail.• Mixed doubles tennis with my wife.• Kayaking in the Hingham harbor.• Volunteering with the Hingham Land Conservation Trust

Experience

1. Associate Director Statistical Programming

   Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   Dec 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  MBA, Marketing

  1991 — 1993

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  BA, Psychology, Marketing

  1986 — 1990

• Northeastern University

  Graduate Certificate, Clinical Trial Design and Project Management

  2002 — 2003

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

• University of Illinois Chicago-College of Business Administration

  Master of Business Administration - MBA