Senior Statistical Programmer I
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Senior Statistical Programmer I
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
Overview of the role:
As a Senior SAS Programmer I, you will assist the US or EU Early Phase Statistical Programming teams by developing SAS programs for analysis datasets. Responsibilities will also include: listing and safety summary tables, provide project tracking information to the team, address any validation comments, document programming activities, act as a subject matter expert (SME) within the SAS Programming team, and mentor/train other team members.
- Lead and manage the assigned programming team's deliverables at the study and program level
- Serve in a client-facing capacity that demonstrates the ability to anticipate client needs and implement innovative solutions
- Facilitate flow of information on study budgets and change order management in a timely and efficient manner
- Set-up and maintain the programming and validation log according to the procedures for Planning, Executing, Tracking, and Documentation of Programming and Validation activities
- Liaise effectively with other ICON functions (example: Data Management)
- Create and maintain analysis dataset specifications to a high standard of quality and accuracy
To be successful, you will need:
- Relevant experience with successfully performing the role of SAS/Statistical Programmer
- Experience in the clinical research (preferably in a CRO setting)
- Experience leading studies while managing timelines, resources, and overall quality in a client-facing capacity
- Working knowledge of data structures (SDTM & ADaM)
- Working knowledge of the development and use of standard programs and macros
- SAS Programming Experience – 5 years
- Bachelor’s degree (in a quantitative or scientific discipline)
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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