Description
Pleasanton's leading pharmaceutical provider is now recruiting for a Senior SAS programmer.
Responsibilities
Under moderate guidance, designs, develops, evaluates and modifies SAS programs to analyze and evaluate clinical data.Plans, writes and executes statistical programs designed to analyze data from database. Produces tables, listings and figures. Assesses data accuracy and consistency.Applies extensive knowledge and skills, may act as lead programmer on project team(s). Consults in the design and development of clinical trials, protocols and case report forms.May supervise one or two lower level programmers assigned to project and/or may provide performance feedback in review of others.Validates, documents and archives single-use programs. Validates and documents SAS macro library.Explores new programming technology. Tests, documents and integrates software tools into programming procedures. Documents and reviews work processes/SOPs.Acts as SAS representative. Coordinates licensing with other RMD sites. Tracks necessity of SAS patches. Validates SAS installation and updates.Troubleshoots and resolves difficult problems in creative ways, and takes a new perspective on existing solutions, exploring and implementing new concepts and methodologies. Translates technical knowledge into business strategy.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education
- 5+ years of relevant work experience as a statistical programmer using SAS in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics or medical device environment.
- Must have extensive knowledge of Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS macros, and SAS/GRAPH.
Compensation
This contract is for 1 year only, however there is potential for extension or conversion. This pharmaceutical provider is very eager to hire and encourages all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Do not hesitate to apply today.
