Senior SAS Programmer
Philadelphia, PA 
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Job Description
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Clario is a 50+ year old company that delivers industry leading clinical trial endpoint technology solutions. The future of clinical trials is vibrant, with new technologies revolutionizing what's possible. From new trial modes to faster and integrated evidence and findings, our innovative clinical trial solutions mean we can unlock better evidence.

As the Senior SAS Programmer (internally referred to as Systems Analyst III) you will create, maintain and test code used for non-standard data file creation as well as for CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets; mentor System Analyst I and II staff; programming resource for Clinical Data Operations staff and other departments as needed including creation of statistical and submission-ready datasets.

What You'll be doing

  • Attend client meetings as appropriate to understand data collection requirements for the protocol.

  • Receive and review standard Clario/non-Clario standard client file specifications from Data Manager / Project Manager or client and interact with the client to finalize transfer specifications.

  • Develop and validate programs to create non-standard data files as well as CDISC SDTM and ADaM compliant datasets.

  • As part of the Software Development Life Cycle, develop and unit test code, create and execute test scripts and perform peer review.

  • Create submission-ready datasets for cardiac safety trials (SDTM EG and ADaM ADEG) including define.xml and dataset reviewer's guides for FDA submissions.

  • Process data extracts, review encoding requests daily to run encoding programs and participate in study archival.

  • Performing ad-hoc programming activities utilizing raw data based on internal and external requests for:

  • Esoteric quality control checks.

  • Data resolution/mining.

  • Treatment of emergent flags and specifications per Statistical Analysis Plan.

  • Other client requirements.

  • Work with data management in providing programming support for DM activities including data review.

  • Prepare and participate in internal and external audits.

  • Work across multiple service lines (at least 3) and modalities.

  • Work hand in hand with a cross functional teams (Cardiologists, Data Managers, Project Managers and other industry experts) for project delivery - for example to support New Product Initiatives and Minimum Viable Product solutions.

  • Identify opportunities to improve the methodology and provide practical solutions for problems.

  • Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Mentor team of Systems Analysts:

  • Develop the orientation and training plan for assigned Systems Analyst I and II Personnel.

  • Oversee the training of new Systems Analysts.

  • Act as resource to systems Analyst to resolve issues/answer system and process questions.

  • Drive client deliverables:

  • Organize team resources to meet client needs.

  • Perform role of CDP SME when attending Project Management/Data Management / CDO meetings.

What we look for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Informatics, Mathematics,

  • Ideally five or more years of experience in a Pharmaceutical company or a CRO as a SAS Programmer - experience in SAS/BASE, SAS/MACRO and SAS/SQL products and procedures and one or more years experience in database design and data structures.

  • Understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, as gained through a minimum of three years experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

  • Proven experience working with large, complex, real-world data sets (more specifically patient data).

  • Extensive experience in implementing CDISC SDTM and Define standards. Working knowledge of EG, CO, RE and QS CDISC domains would be valuable.

  • Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to the role.

  • Excellent time management skills, contributing to multiple projects with competing timelines.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills Fluency in English (spoken and written).

  • Assist in developing and delivering training.

  • Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office products.

  • Experience with DB programming is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. Clario reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of Clario. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

The Department Head has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education, which may vary from the above listed qualifications.


ERT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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