Dear Allstat, Title: Biostatistical Programmer / Analyst Department: Biostatistics & Epidemiology Location: South, UK Basic Qualifications: BS/BSc or higher degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences or other relevant scientific subject EXPERIENCE : * Minimum 3 years'' relevant career experience. * Biostatistical Programming using the SAS System. * Clinical Trials within Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Public Health setting in Industry, Government or Academia. * Drug Development (Pre-clinical Development, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs). * Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management. * Collaboration and co-operation. Job Summary: RESPONSIBLE FOR : Ensuring quality and accuracy of programming deliverables This key role will: * Provide support to (mentor) more junior SAS programmers. * Participate in process improvement initiatives within Biostatistical Programming. * Generate randomization lists. * Assist in the review of key study-related documents produced by other functions (e.g. CRF, Data Management Plan etc) * Write, test and validate software programs to produce SDF and analysis datasets and TLGs for inclusion within CSRs, ISS / ISE, publications and other communications. * Perform QC checking of software programs written by another programmer. * Manage software development, testing & release in a Unix environment. * Understand and execute department-level, program-level and study-level macros and utilities. * Write, test, validate program-level and study-level macros and utilities. * Interface with outsourcing partners and vendors at project level. * Assist in the review of my client Policies, SOPs and other controlled documents. * Assist with study and systems audits by my clients CQA and external bodies, and respond to audit questions and findings. * Provide input to and participate in intra-departmental and global Biostatistics meetings. * Promote and communicate awareness of biostatistical programming and the role of the Biostatistics department (internal/external; scientific/process). * Contribute to the continuous improvement of Global Biostatistics and Development. I also have a variety of other Biometric specific vacancies available in the UK and throughout Europe. Inclusive of SAS Programming, Statistical, Data Management functions, please call me for further details.... If you would like to discuss this role in greater detail or your application / suitability to this or further roles, please call me or e-mail me in confidence. If you are not available or suited to this position, please feel free to pass my details on. For a confidential consultation call Mathew Hogan on 0044 (0) 207 255 6665 or email your CV to [log in to unmask] Regards Mathew Hogan Senior Consultant Pharmaceutical, Biometrics & CRO Division 1st Pharma People A Division of 1st-IT People Tel: +44 (0) 207 255 6665 Fax: +44 (0) 207 255 6656 mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> www.1st-pharmapeople.com <http://www.1st-pharmapeople.com/> PLEASE NOTE: As of 31st May 2005 our office address will change to; 1st IT People, 3rd Floor, Woolverstone House, 61-62 Berners Street, London. W1T 3NJ. As a result of this, we do have a new telephone number of 0207 255 6665. Please note our previous phone number will still work. This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not represent those of the company from which the email was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. While every effort has been made to scan this e-mail, we can not accept any responsibility for the loss of business or damage caused arising from this email. This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not represent those of the company from which the email was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. While every effort has been made to scan this e-mail, we can not accept any responsibility for loss of business or damage caused arising from this e-mail.