CONTRACT: SAS Programmer - Mainland Europe 6-12 months renewable contract Job Summary: Working for this major pharmaceutical client, you will create; * Programs and output for data management and biostatistics for validation of data, for non statistical contributions of integrated study reports and for other programming requests * Data sets for statistical analysis Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Planning & deadlines * internal and external procedures and regulations e.g. ClinSOP's, ICH-GCP, internal standards (variable names, templates etc) Provide data output that correctly and accurately reflects data in database according to reporting plan * Make planning for programming activities * Transform request in program code * Validate program code Develop validated standard programs for general use * Create plan for development, implementation and testing * Transform requirements into program code * Validate programs according to validation plan Create standard structures for databases * Create data dictionaries for studies according to global and project standards * Exchange data with other international locations Provide SAS data sets for statistical analysis and reports * Create derived data * Check and document the data sets provided Develop customized programs for single use and provide solutions for ad-hoc requests * Transform request in program code * Check the program code Essential Skills & Capabilities: Educated to degree level 3 years relevant work experience as a SAS Programmer A good understanding of database structures & SAS programming Good knowledge of standards for clinical studies (ICH-GCP) Numerical and analytical skills Team Player Fluent in English (oral & writing) Desirable Skills & Capabilities: Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria: Knowledge and experience of SAS/Graph CDISC An excellent opportunity awaits for this renewable contract. Interview times booked and full job specification to review... If you would to discuss this role in greater detail or your application / suitability to this or further roles, please call me or email me in confidence. If you are not available or suited to this position, please feel free to pass my details on. We also have a broad variety of other Biometric specific vacancies available in the UK and throughout Europe. Inclusive of SAS programming, Statistical, Clinical programming, Data Management functions, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, QA, Compliance & Validation. For a confidential consultation call James Carrera on 0044 (0) 207 255 6665 or email your CV [log in to unmask] James Carrera Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & CRO Division Tel: +44 (0) 207 255 6665 [log in to unmask] Fax: +44 (0) 207 255 6656 www.1st-pharmapeople.com 1st IT People Limited is acting as an Employment Agency and /or Employment Business 1st IT People Ltd Company registered in England and Wales No. 5738006 - Registered Office: RDL House, 1 Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 5AD. This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information which is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. The views expressed in this communication may not be the views held by RDL Corporation Ltd. Attachments have been checked by Symantec Anti-Virus and appear to be clean. Please ensure that you scan all messages, as RDL Corporation Ltd does not accept liability for contamination or damage to your systems. No responsibility is accepted by RDL Corporation Ltd for personal emails, or emails unconnected with the company's business.