Trainee Assistant SAS Programmer

SAS Programmer II
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. As a SAS Programmer II you have to assist US or EU statistical programming team by developing SAS programs for analysis datasets, listings and safety summary tables.Works on more advanced, complex tables or Analysis datasets, which may include basic statistical functionality (eg p values)To provide project tracking information to the team, address any validation comments and document programming activities.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Travel (approximately 0%) domestic and/or international
• *Programs analysis datasets, listings and tables with minimal supervision
• Assists in determining programming and internal quality review tasks assignments to SAS programmers within a project team
• Able to work on more complex analysis datasets derivations along with complex tables
• *Plans ahead, performs early review of all assigned project work – escalates any issues
• *Is responsible to ensure that all output with a project is accurate and has consistent appearance
• Creates and maintains study documentation and files according to departmental policy
• *Maintains professional currency through literature reviews and membership to professional bodies
• Trains and assists other SAS programmers in India to develop their skills
• Reads all project team communications and attends project team meetings.
• Uses technical skills to bring forward better methodologies and approaches to coding. Leads process and programming improvement through broader knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Candidate with 4+ yrs of experience in Clinical SAS.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prior relevant experience in SAS Programming, or equivalent, preferably in the Clinical Domain.

• Proven ability to produce report quality tables graphs and data listings under minimum supervision

• Proven ability to bring forward process improvements within area of expertise

• Understanding of data structures within the Clinical Domain as well as a solid understanding of the development and use of standard programs

• Advanced problem solving skills, attention to detail, good verbal and written

• Excellent communications skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree, in a quantitative or scientific discipline, or local equivalent.

Job Location - Trivandrum

Benefits of Working in ICON
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package that includes an excellent pension scheme, private health care, life assurance and staff recognition schemes. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.
What’s Next
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.