Senior SAS Programmer I

ICON Plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior SAS Programmer, where your expertise in statistical programming will drive innovation in clinical research. This role offers the chance to lead programming teams, develop client relationships, and ensure high-quality deliverables. With a commitment to your professional growth, the company provides a supportive environment and a competitive benefits package. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of clinical development while enjoying a balanced work-life culture in a diverse and inclusive setting. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Statistical Programmer in the clinical research industry.
• Strong SAS programming skills and knowledge of data structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming team's deliverables to meet project objectives.
• Develop client relationships and manage project communication.
• Create and maintain analysis dataset specifications.

Skills

SAS Programming

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Data Structures (CDISC SDTM, ADaM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or scientific discipline

Tools

SAS

Job description

Senior SAS Programmer I - EMEA Remote or Office based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

UK or Europe, Office or Homebased.

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it.

With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry! Are you one of them?

As a Sr. Statistical Programmer you will assist the US or EU Early Phase statistical programming teams by developing SAS programs for analysis datasets, listing and safety summary tables; provide project tracking information to the team, address any validation comments and document programming activities; work on more advanced, complex SAS requirements, across multiple studies, and act as a subject matter expert within the SAS programming team; mentor and help train other team members from juniors to Programmer II.

The role

• Lead and manage the assigned programming team's deliverables at the study and program level to ensure project objectives are met within budget, to agreed timelines and to the highest standard of quality.
• Aggressively plan for and implement effective resource planning, task allocation and tracking of workload in accordance with agreed KPIs and quality standards.
• Serve in a client-facing capacity that demonstrates the ability to anticipate client needs and implement innovative solutions, as appropriate.
• Develop and foster client relationships through effective project management and communication.
• Facilitate flow of information on study budgets and change order management in a timely and efficient manner.
• Keep management informed of project status in relation to quality, timelines and/or performance issues.
• Set-up and maintain the PDVD according to the procedures for Planning, Executing, Tracking and Documentation of Programming and Validation activities.
• Liaise effectively with other ICON functions (e.g., DM, MW), as required during the life of the project.
• Participate in the review of in-progress audit findings and implement corrective actions, as required.
• Participate in audit meetings with sponsors, as required.
• Monitor programming activities in terms of added value and controlling costs, as required.
• Support Business Development activities, including participation in sponsor calls and meetings.
• Create and maintain analysis dataset specifications to a high standard of quality and accuracy.

What you need

• Bachelors degree, in a quantitative or scientific discipline, or local equivalent.
• Relevant experience of successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, preferably in the clinical research industry.
• Prior experience of leading a programming team to manage timelines, resources and overall quality in a client-facing capacity (project leadership track only)
• Advanced/expert-level of project leadership/technical track, respectively, working knowledge of data structures (e.g., CDISC SDTM, ADaM), software development lifecycle and their implementation
• Strong working knowledge of the types of risks associated with a study and the impact on key parameters, such as study timelines (project leadership track only).
• Advanced/expert-level (project leadership/technical track, respectively) working knowledge of the development and use of standard programs and macros.
• Strong/outstanding (project leadership/technical track, respectively) SAS programming skills

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Sr. Statistical Programmer you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success!

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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