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Senior Statistical Programmer, SAS Programmer
About the role
• Create SAS programs generating derived analysis datasets and content for tables, listings, and figures
• Perform programming validation for analysis datasets and programming outputs
• Provide programming support to project teams
• Develop programming strategies, standards, specifications, and programmed analyses
• Support electronic submission preparation and review
• Review statistical analysis plans, data presentation plans, and data review plans
• Assess the impact of planning documents on programming activities
• Interact with vendors regarding project standards, programming conventions, specifications, and file transfers
• Ensure quality of deliverables by applying standards and complying with regulatory requirements, guidance, SOPs, and work practices
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency within the team and vendor interactions
• Independently lead and/or perform programming assignments with minimal supervision
• Support improvement initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science or life sciences required
• Proficiency in SAS
• Several years of clinical / statistical programming experience within pharmaceutical clinical development
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical programming
• In-depth understanding of clinical data structure, including CDISC standards, and relational databases
• Skills using MS Office, XML, and Pinnacle 21
• Ability to handle and process upstream data, including multiple data forms, workflow, eDC, and SDTM
• Ability to provide outputs meeting downstream requirements, including ADaM, Data Definition Table, and e-submission
• Good understanding of regulatory, industry, and technology standards and requirements
• Good knowledge of statistical terminology, clinical tests, medical terminology, and protocol designs
• Ability to work in a team environment with clinical team members
• Long-term job security and prospects
• Flexible work arrangement
• Fully home based work option
• Office access with desk available for employees who live close to the office
• Open and friendly work environment
• Opportunities to develop long-term careers
• Opportunities to develop within the role and tackle further responsibilities
• Opportunities to develop skill sets within other related departments
• Incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be available
• Health, welfare, and other employee benefits