Associate Stat Programmer

Responsibilities

• Perform the programming, testing, and documentation of programs for use in creating statistical tables, listing and figures summaries
• The programming, testing and documentation of analysis datasets (derived datasets) and transfer files for internal and external clients
• The programming quality control checks for the source data and report the data issues periodically.
• Detect errors in detail and corrects them (e.g., review tables/listings, edit checks output and SAS programs to ensure the quality of deliverable)
• Assist in the development of programming documentation including specifications, as appropriate, under supervision.
• Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and bring project solutions to teams and departments, under supervision.
• Develop, implement and validate new process technologies, macros and applications under supervision.
• Fulfil project responsibilities at the level of assisting the statistical programming team lead.
• Understand timelines for and milestones affecting their work and alert supervisor to potential slippage
• All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted as nonessential (N).

Requirements

• Knowledge of programming, statistics and/or clinical drug development process
• Basic knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Working knowledge of computing applications such as Base SAS, SAS/STAT and SAS Macro Language
• Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks within a project, under supervision
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for mathematical calculations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients