Senior SAS Programmer
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Temporary 5-10 years of professional experience Full-remote
Our client is a global provider of outsourced development in the pharmaceutical industry. We are currently looking for a Senior SAS Programmer (full-remote) to join their team.Key Responsibilities:- Lead SAS programming activities for clinical studies, ensuring adherence to study protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, validate, and maintain SAS programs to generate analysis datasets, TLFs, and other clinical trial deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including statisticians, data managers, and clinical operations to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior programmers, ensuring adherence to programming standards and best practices.
- Participate in study team meetings, contributing SAS programming expertise to study design and analysis strategies.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental programming standards and processes to optimize efficiency and ensure quality.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH) and company SOPs throughout all programming activities.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Hands-on experience in SAS programming within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
- Proficiency in SAS/Base, SAS/STAT, SAS/Macro, and other relevant SAS modules.
- Demonstrated experience in leading SAS programming efforts for clinical studies, including complex TLFs.
- Strong understanding of CDISC standards (e.g., SDTM, ADaM) and their application in clinical trials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with submission deliverables and familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) preferred.
- Prior experience in mentoring junior programmers and leading programming teams is desirable.