Clinical Programmer evaluates, develops, and maintains clinical database and analyzes clinical data. Codes, tests and documents databases. Being a Clinical Programmer performs data validation and develops algorithms for data management, typically using SAS programming language. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Clinical Programmer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Clinical Programmer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Clinical Programmer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Senior SAS Programmer
Duration: 1 years
Must have some application development work (R, SAS Macros, Python) along with study work.
Must be very strong with R Programming.
Duties:
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.
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.
Leads internal/external teams and builds professional relationships.
Skills:
10 years of relevant work experience as a statistical programmer using SAS in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics or medical device environment .
10 years of experience with MS or 2 years with PhD of relevant work experience as a statistical programmer using SAS in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics or medical device environment.
Education: Bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education.