Senior Programmer Job in Lexington 02142, Massachusetts US
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Primary Role: The Senior SAS programmer will be responsible for developing and designing SAS programs that access, prepare, analyze, and report clinical trial data.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities for the Senior SAS Programmer include but are not limited to
1. Development, maintenances, and production of data listing, summary, validation, and analysis programs that meet specifications described in trial documentation (50%).
2. Use, modify and maintain existing SAS program code as necessary (5%).
3. Participate in and/or lead process/quality improvement initiatives (20%).
4. Work with database managers in the standardization of database design and validation (10%).
5. Effectively communicate status updates to project team members and department leaders in a timely manner (5%).
6. Review and provide programming input to Protocols, Database Specifications, Data Validation Specifications, Statistical Analysis Plan and other study related documentations (5%).
7. Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced programmers (5%).
8. Ensure all work is processed on time to appropriate quality levels.
Shire is committed to providing high quality, competitive, and appropriate health care benefits for employees and their families.
Shire is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Requirements: Education & Experience Requirements: A qualified Senior SAS Programmer will have: Bachelors degree in math, statistics, computer science or other related field with at least 6 years in industry related (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, CRO) SAS programming experience; or Masters degree in math, statistics, computer science with at least 3 years in industry related SAS programming experience.
Key Skills and Competencies: Specific Skills
1. Expert knowledge of clinical trials and experience of using SAS to analyze and report the results of clinical trials.
2. High level of analytical skills in programming using BASE/SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS MACROS, and SAS/GRAPH.
3. High level of experience in constructing technical programming specifications and producing validated SAS programs.
4. Demonstrated written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively to other programmers and non-technical colleagues.
5. Ability to think creatively and independently, and to form sound opinions and make sensible decisions in a dynamic environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in global teams as well as manage projects independently.
7. Detail oriented and pursuing accuracy and thoroughness.
8. Self improvement mentality with positive attitude.
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