Clinical SAS Programmer

Job Description :

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for coordinating and programming of clinical data analyses.

· Analyzes and evaluates clinical data, recognizes inconsistencies and initiates resolution of data problems.

· Typically programs using SAS language to support the clinical area.

· Implements statistical analysis plans.

· May consult in the design and development of clinical trials, protocols, and case report forms.

· Validate work of other programmer(s)

· Ensure the maintenance of programming documentation (e.g. description of programs and validation)

· Interacts with statisticians, data management personnel, project leaders, and sponsors.

· Communicate to management on project status and resource issues

· Investigate and propose initiatives for improving efficiency

· May also serve as Project Leaders on project teams.

· Contribute and take part in client evaluations, visits and bid defenses

Qualifications:

· Requires a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred in a scientific discipline

· SAS Advance Programming Certificate preferred

· Thorough knowledge of computer systems, applications and operating systems

· Strong analytical skills

· Ability to simplify complex issues into understandable concepts

· Provide mentoring to junior staff

Skills:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language

· Proficiency with various computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

· Requires expert knowledge/experience of SAS/Base, especially macros, arrays, formats and ODS.

· Expert knowledge of SAS/STAT and SAS/GRAPH is also required.

· Requires familiarity with basic statistical principles to interact with biostatisticians.

· Requires excellent written skills and ability to interpret and implement table manuals and statistical analysis plans.

· Requires advanced knowledge of drug development principles related to the production of databases and summary tables, such as CDISC standards.

· Requires ability to write validation plans.