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Trainee SAS Programmer

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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.

ICON is looking for Trainee SAS Programmers to support Sr SAS Programmers, Statisticians and Senior Statisticians in the development of statistical tables, figures and listings.

Responsibilities

  • Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around commitment to People, Clients and Performance
  • To embrace and contribute to the culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
  • Assists in the coding and execution of programs designed to produce analysis data sets, tables, figures and data listings as documented in the Statistical Analysis Plan.
  • Writes SAS programs to generate listings and replicate safety tables.
  • Notes data problems and discusses these or any doubts about specifications with project team.
  • Ensures accuracy of all output: uses department quality checklist to review SAS code, log and output of programs written by self or by others in project team.
  • Ensure compliance with all training requirements.
  • Reads all project team communications received as emails and attends project team meetings.
  • Maintains study documentation and files according to departmental policy.
  • Fulfill any other duties as assigned commensurate with skills and qualifications and appropriate to the role.

Requirements

  • 2020/2021 Graduates/Post graduates in B-tech/M-tech/MCA/MSc Statistics related courses with minimum 70% marks

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.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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