CONTRACT: SAS Programmer
Program & Report Non-Safety Data
6 months renewable contract

Job Summary:

This position would ideally suit a candidate with 2-3 years experience in SAS programming, covering dataset manipulation, Macro language, Base and Statistics procedures. The candidate will have some experience of reporting clinical trials.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team in the following areas:
•Extracting non-safety data into the client\'s in-house reporting system using a standard interface.
•Writing and validating software according to statistical analysis plans and client programming standards.
•Creating a checklist to assess quality of all outputs.
•Producing non-safety tables, listings, figures, and datasets by running software within the reporting system.
•Ensuring the high quality of all outputs by examination according to a checklist.
•Identifying the general cause of any reporting issues (e.g. data or programs) and their possible resolution with data management and/or programming staff as appropriate.
•Becoming familiar with the non-safety profile of a research drug and being able to discuss this with other project members.

Training will be given in all client specific tools and processes.
Essential Skills & Capabilities:

Proven experience in using database (e.g. Oracle Clinical) and SAS-based reporting systems.
Proven knowledge of SAS (x or more years experience) in the following areas:
1.dataset manipulation
2.Macro language
3.Base and Statistics procedures
4.Reporting procedures including PROC REPORT.
Proven knowledge of software development life cycle.
Familiarity with basic statistical techniques for modelling and displaying data using computer software.
Awareness of data quality requirements and ability to perform relevant checks to measure them.
An understanding of the biometrics contribution to the clinical trials process.
Proficiency in and ability to demonstrate rudimentary non-technical skills, such as prioritisation, attention to detail, communication, time management and teamworking.
Desirable Skills & Capabilities:
Proven knowledge of SAS (x or more years experience) in the following areas:
1.Graphics procedures
2.SQL procedures
Proven ability in using standard MS Office products and a Windows operating system
Previous experience working in a UNIX environment.
Previous experience in using web browser software.


Pharmaceutical, SAS, non-safety, reporting, clinical trials, SAS programmer, Biometrics