Job Description

Statistical Programmer I
Statistics & Data Corporation (SDC), A global contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Arizona, providing clinical trial solutions for pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device/diagnostic companies since 2005. Our core expertise is strategic scientific consulting and clinical data services which include biostatistics, data management/EDC, and IRT/IWRS.

No. of Openings: 5

Job Summary
Provide statistical programming support to clinical trials. Produce statistical analyses, including generating/validating SDTM datasets, listings and tables, for clinical trials.
Primary Responsibilities

• Perform assigned statistical programming required for clinical trial analysis and reporting
• Work under the direction of senior statistical programmers in completing clinical trial programming tasks
• Review the Statistical Analysis Plan in preparation for programming analyses
• Apply appropriate statistical methods for data analysis
• Generate listings and tables per protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan, and/or approved client request
• Participate in statistical program validation and quality control activities, as assigned
• Assist in development of SDTM aCRF and specifications; complete programming and validation of CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets
• Develop define.xml and create table of contents of programs for regulatory submissions
• Interact with other departments, such as Clinical Operations, Project Management, and Data Management to ensure a high level of client satisfaction through successful execution of projects
• Timely completion of assigned tasks
• Utilize the infrastructure for project files of SAS datasets and SAS code
• Ensure all programming activities and processes performed are conducted according to SDC\xe2\x80\x99s standard procedures and/or sponsor requirements
• Adhere to all aspects of the SDC\xe2\x80\x99s quality system
• Comply with SDC\xe2\x80\x99s data integrity & business ethics requirements
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Adherence to all essential systems and processes that are required at SDC to maintain compliance to business and regulatory requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Requirements
Required Skills

• Sound analytical skills, with the ability to process scientific and medical data
• Proficient SAS programming skills required, with working knowledge in SAS/Base, SAS/Stat and SAS Macros. Basic understanding of SAS/Graph
• Experienced in manipulating and analyzing SAS data
• Ability to identify data issues, present problems, and implement solutions
• Problem-solving skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with clinical trial design and analysis activities and basic knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA/CFR, ICH/GCP)
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Base SAS certification or equivalent experience with Base SAS is preferred

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in computer science, statistics or other related, scientific field and two years of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.