Sr SAS Programmer

rimary Responsibilities

• Data Provision to Clients

• Create and execute

  SAS edit check programs

  .
• Validate edit check programs using standard validation practices and processes.
• Develop

  SAS programs

  to convert data from EDC systems to protocol-specific SAS datasets according to customer specifications.
• Assist in the creation of

  SAS-related project programming

  and validation documentation.
• Develop SAS macro and format libraries.

• Data Quality Assurance

• Review and approve

  User Requirement Specifications (URS)

  ,

  Clinical Data Management (CDM)

  conventions, and related documents.
• Develop and implement new CDM systems or enhancements to current systems.
• Ensure the creation of

  CDISC-compliant datasets

  .
• Generate documentation for customer-specific SAS datasets.
• Maintain the SAS environment, providing assistance with

  SAS installation

  , updates, and maintenance.

• Project Management Support

• Collaborate with the

  Study Quality Representative

  to test protocol-specific SAS conversion programs.
• Assess and assign target dates for project timelines, adhering to these dates in conjunction with your manager.
• Communicate any changes in project timelines to the

  Project Manager

  and other relevant personnel.
• Keep department heads informed of ongoing project issues.

• Process Improvement Efficiency

• Coordinate activities between the

  Clinical Programming

  department and other related departments (Operations Programming, Study QA, PM, and DM) for improved efficiency.
• Evaluate current procedures and work instructions, recommending improvements to achieve departmental objectives.
• Assist the

  Training Department

  in developing and maintaining training materials for Clinical Programming.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Team Collaboration

• Explore new opportunities to add value to departmental processes and the organization as a whole.
• Support team members in achieving goals and contribute to team success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and deemed necessary.

• Technical Knowledge Continuous Learning

• Participate in applicable company-sponsored training programs to maintain and expand technical expertise.

• Maintaining Standards Quality

• Read, understand, and adhere to

  organizational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  .
• Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental standards.
• Provide recommendations on operational procedures and actively engage in process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor s degree in

  Computer Science

  ,

  Design

  , or a related field.
• Educational background in

  Human-Computer Interaction

  ,

  Usability

  ,

  User-Centered Design

  ,

  User Experience

  ,

  Information Design

  ,

  Applied Psychology

  ,

  Cognitive Science

  ,

  Human Factors

  ,

  Informatics

  , or other design/applied science fields is a plus.

Experience

• 8+ years of

  SAS programming experience

  in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years of experience working with

  CDISC

  ,

  SQL

  , and

  Relational Databases

  .
• 3+ years of experience with

  database organization

  and the ability to extract data to generate listings and reports.

Additional Skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a group.
• Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Professional and positive attitude with a focus on maintaining high standards