CONTRACT: Lead Statistical Programmer

The production of reports will typically be done at an external provider and the role will involve oversight of this work to ensure adherence to project timelines, and relevant programming and quality standards. In the activities of oversight, the person will act as an assistant to, and report, to a lead programmer, who will be the main contact and representative on the wider project team.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
The programming and oversight activities may include, but will not be restricted to the following
*Production of reports using SAS
*Set up of treatment data in The client in-house reporting application
*Mapping of legacy data to The client's data standards
*Review of statistical analysis plans
*Advise to customers on the best way to present data
*Electronic submission materials
*Integrated summaries of efficacy and safety
*Annual safety reports production
*Metrics collection
*Tracking progress of reporting
*Contingency planning/risk assessment
*Sharing best practice with external providers to ensure continuous process improvement
*Review of quality control documents
Essential Skills & Capabilities:
The role will require a high level of ability in the areas of SAS programming, clinical data knowledge and working as part of a team. The role would require identification of the general cause of any reporting issues (e.g. data or programs) and their possible resolution with data management, programming, statistical or clinical staff as appropriate. Training will be given in all the client specific tools and processes.
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
*4+ years of SAS/BASE
*4+ years of SAS/Macro
*4+ years of PROC REPORT
*4 years experience of pharmaceutical data and reporting clinical trials
*Experience of working closely with a study statistician to discuss and produce efficacy study reports