Principal/Senior Programmer/Analyst
Harlow, UK
Requisition no. 35076
Basic Qualifications: BSc Statistics / Computer Science / Numerate degree
and a minimum of 3 years SAS experience.
GlaxoSmithKline are one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical and
healthcare companies with programmers and statisticians working at UK and
US sites. There is currently a senior vacancy within the Neurosciences
area of our Statistics and Programming Department at the New Frontiers
Science Park site in Harlow. We are looking for a Programmer/Analyst, with
a minimum of 3 years experience of SAS® programming/analysis within the
pharmaceutical or CRO environment. As a key member of a dynamic team you
will be working alongside medical statisticians and other programmer
analysts and directly interacting with clinical and regulatory customer
groups.
You will be a graduate with an honours degree or MSc in statistics,
computer science, or a related scientific or numerate subject, with a
minimum of 3 years relevant experience. In addition to your excellent
written and verbal communication skills, you’ll be meticulous and have a
flair for problem solving. As an ambitious and self motivated individual,
you’ll have the ability to work effectively in a highly motivated team.
Advanced SAS® knowledge is essential
The scope of this role will include performing and co-ordinating analysis
and reporting activities for phase II-IV clinical trials, encompassing
support work for major regulatory submission activities within the US and
EU. It may also include providing programming support for commercial
activities and regulatory agencies outside the US/EU. In addition,
reviewing protocols, Case Report Forms and Reporting and Analysis Plans,
specifying structure and content of reporting datasets, developing and
testing SAS programs and producing summary statistics in the form of
tables, listings and graphics are all activities encompassed within the
role.
The successful candidate should have proven ability to co-ordinate
reporting activities conducted by contractors based on site, and
programming personnel based at other GSK sites and/or CROs. Ability to
guide junior staff members is also required for this position. You should
be able to work independently and as part of a cross functional team,
ensure appropriate quality control and validation of work to meet
regulatory requirements.
Please note that shortlisting preference will be given to applications
received before 21st July 2006. Please use the "cover letter" of your
online application to describe how you feel you meet the requirements of
the role (however you are also welcome to include other information such
as salary expectations, dates you may be unavailable to interview, etc.)
To Apply:
At GlaxoSmithKline we provide a supportive working environment, and a
range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer
competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to
retain the very best. For confidential consideration and efficient
processing, please apply online via our career pages at www.gsk.com.
Enter requisition number 35076 to be taken directly to this vacancy.
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