Principal SAS Programmer

Advanced Clinical is a clinical development and strategic resourcing organization committed to providing a better clinical experience across the drug development journey. Our goal is to improve the lives of all those touched by clinical research – approaching each opportunity with foresight, character, resilience and innovation. Based on decades of experience, we help our clients achieve better outcomes by conducting candid conversations and anticipating potential issues through our customized solutions.

The Principal Statistical Programmer (“Programmer”) will have experience in all required areas of a Senior Statistical Programmer. The Principal Statistical Programmer is responsible for providing statistical programming services for assigned clinical trials. This includes acting as the lead programmer for assigned clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Exceed expectations and responsibilities of a Senior Statistical Programmer

Understand and implement CDISC and other regulatory standards

Follow internal SAS programming conventions

Serve as programming lead on complex clinical trials; or serve as portfolio lead across a large suite of studies for a sponsor

Coordinate and ensure the accuracy and completeness of activities for assigned support programmers

Create and maintain project timelines

Design, develop, document and validate tools and macros to improve quality and efficiency of processes

Prepare and review programming specifications for SDTM, ADaM and other derived datasets

Apply knowledge of SAS programming to program / develop and / or validate statistical outputs according to the statistical analysis plan and other specifications; including but not limited to :

Analysis datasets (SDTM, ADaM, other derived datasets)

Tables, listings and figures

xml / Reviewer’s Guide

Integrated summaries

Perform ad hoc analyses of current and legacy databases

Review and provide input on case report form design

Serve as a subject matter expert

Train and mentor others in task execution

Proactively monitor scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders or resourcing needs

Develop department training materials and deliver trainings to the team

Drive / facilitate / actively engage in department initiatives

Work effectively with other programmers, statisticians, data managers, database programmers and other cross-functional team members to ensure accurate and high-quality statistical outputs

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Strong understanding of departmental and company procedures; ability to guide others on procedures

Participate in the development and revision of department SOPs

Business Development

Support the business development process; RFI completion, proposal development, bid defense participation, attendance at industry / scientific meetings, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial reporting

Promote visibility outside of the functional area and effectively interact cross-functionally and in industry

Participate in candidate interviews

Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field; work experience may be substituted for degree

Minimum of 6 years direct SAS programming experience in pharmaceutical development or CRO environment

Good knowledge of medical terminology and conduct and analysis of clinical trials

Knowledge of relevant industry data standards (e.g. CDISC SDTM, ADaM, etc.)

Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required

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