CONTRACT: Statistical (SAS) Programmer - ISS / ISE Specialis

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Provide support to (mentor) more junior SAS programmers
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within statistical Programming
• Generate randomization lists
• Assist in the review of key study-related documents produced by other functions (e.g. CRF, Data Management Plan etc)
• Write, test and validate software programs to produce SDF and analysis datasets and TLGs for inclusion within CSRs, ISS / ISE, publications and other communications
• Perform QC checking of software programs written by another programmer
• Manage software development, testing & release in a Unix environment
• Understand and execute department-level, program-level and study-level macros and utilities
• Write, test, validate program-level and study-level macros and utilities
• Interface with outsourcing partners and vendors at project level
• Assist in the review of company Policies, SOPs and other controlled documents
• Assist with study and systems audits by client CQA and external bodies, and respond to audit questions and findings
• Provide input to and participate in intra-departmental and global Biostatistics meetings
• Promote and communicate awareness of statistical programming and the role of the Biostatistics department (internal/external; scientific/process)
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Global Biostatistics and Development
Essential Skills & Capabilities:
Educated to BS/BSc or higher degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences or other relevant scientific subject your knowledge will encompass;

• Statistical Programming using the SAS System
• Clinical Trials within Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Public Health setting in Industry, Government or Academia
• Drug Development (Pre-clinical Development, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs)
• Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
• Collaboration and co-operation
• Minimum x years' relevant career experience

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