Biostatistical Programmer (Contract)
Ref: 00337
This excellent opportunity is ideal for an experienced Biostatistical Programmer
with expertise in SAS used in a clinical data environment. Our client, a global
CRO that provides a full range of services from programme/trial design to
medical report writing for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, is
seeking a Biostatistical Programmer in a contract role for 4 months
(extendable) at their office in Atlanta, Georgia.
JOB ROLE: This position has responsibilities for the production of Project
related datasets, Tables, Listings, and Graphs required for delivery to clients.
He/she will also complete QC and Validation efforts to support Global
Biostatistics projects and will complete this work through the development and
validation of SAS Software programs, macros, and utility tools.
JOB ROLE - PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:
• Developing and testing SAS Software programs to generate data
sets, tables, listings, and graphs for projects being completed in the Global
Biostatistics Department
• Developing and tests SAS Software programs to complete QC and
validation work on SAS Software programs, data sets and TLGs generated by
others as part of the SOP.
• Developing and testing SAS Software programs to process and/or
import external data into Analysis SAS data sets or export SAS output to
other computer files for delivery to clients.
• Developing SAS Software programs to create derived variables and
data sets or perform other required advanced data manipulation to support
completion of Biostatistics projects.
• Assisting in other programming tasks using other software to
support Biometrics or specialized data analysis requirements.
• Preparing documents to describe SAS Software programs.
• Performing group and departmental QC procedures
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelors degree, preferably in Statistics, Maths, Computer
Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience programming with SAS Software
supporting biostatistics functions in clinical data environment
• Working knowledge and understanding of basic statistics to
program tables which include descriptive and standard inferential statistics.
• Working knowledge of data processing, database design and
organization in clinical data environment.
• Working knowledge of basic clinical trial design and analysis
principles.
• Working knowledge of SAS Software data set architecture
SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Technical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability/willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: Our client is known to hire and keep their highly
dynamic and talented employees and encourages each individual to develop
his or her skills to attain their goals. They are an equal opportunities employer
valuing the diversity of their workforce and providing a supportive work
environment for everyone. Salaries are competitive based on your experience
and skills.
Fforde is a uniquely specialised recruitment agency/business for the
pharmaceutical, clinical research and biotechnology sectors. For applications
please email your CV to: [log in to unmask] or speak to our
specialist consultant, Nando Rodriguez on 212 520 8323 who will be pleased to
give you further information and advice on your personal career needs. Visit
our website and see all our job opportunities at www.fforde-management.com
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