Senior/Principal Programmer
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Job description
Employees may be required to perform some or all of the following:
- Program and validate datasets and SDTMs, including complex efficacy, labs, etc.
- Program complex non efficacy outputs/ figures
- Develop and debug complex macros
- Create, QC and update complex dataset specifications (including efficacy) for single/ multiple studies
- Review simple study design SAP without supervision
- Review all shells without supervision and provide feedback
- Knowledge, interpretation and implementation of current SDTM, ADAM standards
- Knowledge of FDA CRT requirements including define.xml and define.pdf
- Lead team and be responsible for creation of CRT packages
- Become familiar with and follow study documentation
- Lead a team for furthering programming development
- Ensure the principles in the PHASTAR checklist are followed rigorously
- Archive study documentation following instructions in supplied SOPs
- Act as a Lead programmer on single study, ensuring quality and timely delivery
- Liaise with Study Statistician and Project Manager regarding resourcing and deliverables
- Responsible for study level resources
- Point of contact for programming issues for the team, proactively ensuring everything is working cohesively
- Persuade stakeholders to follow best practice within a trial
- Assist in development of internal training courses
Requirements
Work as a senior programmer on clinical and non-clinical trials; producing complex datasets and outputs to excellent quality whilst adhering to deliverable timelines. Good knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM implementation guidelines; producing, reviewing and updating complex data specifications; creating and debugging complex macros; understanding Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and output shells for day to day programming activities. Excellent team work ethos, willingness to help others and learn new skills from working in a team environment., * Educated to BSc or above within Computer Science, Mathematics or a Science related discipline
- SAS Programming Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- SAS Programming Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation.
- Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements
- Experience of programming to SDTM and ADaM standards"