Sr. SAS Programmer - Pharma

CCS Global Tech

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or similar field; relevant experience considered.
  • Minimum of 5 years' clinical statistical programming experience.
  • Proficiency in SAS programming including base SAS, SAS/Stat, SAS/Graph, and macros.
  • Experience with SDTM and ADaM industry data standards.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Write specifications for SDTM datasets following the Implementation Guide.
  • Develop algorithms and write programs to create datasets based on specifications.
  • Produce data listings, summary tables, and graphs using SAS software.
  • Independently check data listings and summary tables for accuracy.
  • Assist the data management group in performing data edit checks.
  • Import and export SAS data as required.
  • Interact and guide project statisticians and programming team members.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with professionals in biostatistics and clinical data management.
  • Role offers opportunities to influence project solutions at the group level.
  • Exposure to a variety of clinical development phases (I-IV).
Full Job Description
Fulltime Position

Works closely with other programmers, biostatisticians, and clinical data managers with a leading role in the collection, analysis, and reporting of clinical data for phase I-IV clinical development programs.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Following the Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) Implementation Guide, writes specifications for SDTM datasets.
  • Following statistical analysis plans and the Analysis Data Model (ADaM) Implementation Guide, writes specifications for analysis datasets.
  • Following specifications, develops algorithms and writes programs to create datasets.
  • Produces data listings, summary tables and graphs using SAS software.
  • Independently checks data listings, summary tables and graphs.
  • Imports and exports SAS data.
  • Assists data management group in performing data edit checks.
  • Understands and conducts work consistent with GCP, ICH, 21 CFR part 11, internal SOPs and training, and international regulatory requirements.
  • Plays an active role in taking project solutions and generalizing them for the Biostatistics group.
  • Interacts with the project statistician and guides other programmers participating on a project team.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor's degree in a statistics, computer science, or a similar quantitative field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. Experience in programming with the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) beyond classroom work is required. Minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical statistical programming within pharmaceutical or related industry (biotechnology, medical device, Clinical Research Organization (CRO)). SAS Certified Base and/or Advance Programmer experience is preferred.

Must possess:
  • Proven experience in SAS programming including base SAS, SAS/Stat, SAS/Graph, macros, ODS.
  • Experience with SDTM and ADaM industry data standards.
  • Exposure to statistical graphics software.
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail are crucial.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
  • Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
  • Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.


Additional Information

Vipul Gupta

California Creative Solutions, Inc.

13475 Danielson Street Suite 220 / Poway, CA 92064

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