Senior Statistical Programmer
The Senior Statistical Programmer is a key member of the Development Operations, Statistical Programming Team. The Senior Statistical Programmer will program routine and customized data displays, (including listings, tables, and graphics) in accordance with the approved Statistical Analysis Plan and shell displays. Additionally, the Senior Statistical Programmer will write CDISC compliant SDTM specifications and program CDISC compliant SDTM and ADaM domains. Code is to be written using SAS, SAS procedures, or standardized macros. The Senior Programmer is able to assume a client facing role on multiple projects of mild or moderate complexity, direct and/or mentor programmers at more junior levels and/or participate in department and/or company initiatives.
Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Creation of safety and efficacy SAS datasets.
- Creation of SDTM specifications.
- Creation of project specific macros and formats.
- Performing data checks as needed, to ensure integrity and correctness of data displays and to understand structure and content of data.
- Perform QC/validation of datasets, tables, listings, figures to verify the output.
- Establish, maintain, and strengthen professional working relationships with clients, potential clients, regulatory agencies, collaborating staff, vendor, and subcontract personnel.
- Represent department and company in a multi-disciplinary setting, including project team meetings, client meetings/presentations.
- Ensure the quality and integrity of data analysis and reporting.
- Maintain awareness of project budgets and tasks, and effectively communicate the status of such tasks to management.
- Contribute to the development of functional-level standards, tools, and templates.
- Interact across operational areas as required.
- Interact with sponsor representatives as required.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Mathematics or equivalent, or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience (Master’s Degree preferred).
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years SAS programming experience:
- Hands on Experience with CDISC/SDTM/ADaM Programming including but not limited to SAS: Data Step Manipulation, Merge, Sort, Transpose, Reporting (Proc Report), Comparison (Proc Compare), Error Checking (Log resolution), modeling, missing data handling approaches/procedures, figure development.
- Experience developing custom SAS programs.
- Experience with P21 reporting and DEFINE, SDRG, ADRG development.
- Creation of annotated CRFs
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical research or CRO setting.
- Base or Advance SAS certification preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow for self and study teams.
- Ability to track, report, and escalate as needed on study level financials and resourcing needs.
- Ability to work on a SAS server environment using windows based PC SAS.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Ability to be discreet with sensitive company information.
- Ability to travel for meetings or training activities may be required.