Senior Statistical Programmer 1 New

NetVerks Inc.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in India is seeking a lead SAS programmer to drive programming function improvements and provide consultancy across the function. The role focuses on developing SAS programs for CDISC SDTM/ADaM, reviewing specs, and leading complex studies with resource planning and client communication.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to process improvements, and ensure regulatory and sponsor quality requirements are met, including FDA and GDPR considerations.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Advanced SAS programming skills with expert knowledge in SAS/Macro, Proc Report and ODS.
• Good working knowledge in SAS/Graph, Proc SQL, SAS/STAT.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and execute SAS programs to produce and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets, tables, figures and listings (TFL).
• Review and guide development of the clinical database specification, data transfer agreement, and TFL shells.
• Develop and review SDTM/ADaM datasets for safety data, TFL shells and related specs.
• Create and review electronic submission packages (define.xml, annotated CRF, etc.) for complex studies.
• Lead programming projects on complex studies, allocate tasks, communicate with clients, and manage resources.
• Ensure study documentation flow per Worldwide SOP and eTMF requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and SAS macro validation.
• Provide consultancy on CDISC standards and regulatory submission requirements.
• Train and mentor junior staff in processes, tools, and collaboration.
• Develop knowledge of SAS components and related software; stay updated on regulatory standards.

Skills

SAS programming

SAS/Macro

Proc Report

ODS

SAS/Graph

Proc SQL

SAS/STAT

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to…

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.

*SUMMARY: To perform the lead programming role, lead continuous improvement in the programming function’s operating systems and provide consultancy across the function*

*RESPONSIBILITIES*

• _Some team members may focus on a limited number of these responsibilities depending on requirements. __Tasks may include but are not limited to:_
• Develop, test and execute SAS programs to produce and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets, tables, figures and listings (TFL).
• Perform review and provide guidance on the development of the clinical database specification, data transfer agreement/specification, specification of tables, figures and listings (TFL) shells.
• Develop and review specification for SDTM datasets and ADaM datasets for safety data, TFL shells and other specifications, e.g. patient profiles, OPS reports.
• Develop and review electronic data submission package (SDTM annotated CRF, define.xml, Study/Analysis Data Reviewer's Guide) for high complexity studies.
• Serve as a programming project lead on a complex study (e.g. adaptive design, integrated safety/efficacy study) to distribute and oversee tasks for the programming team, communicate with internal and external clients, plan and execute delivery, and manage resources and competing project priorities effectively. Ensure budget and scope of project work remain aligned.
• Manage the study documentation flow as per Worldwide SOP and other procedural documentation including timely document submission to eTMF. Be able to describe and explain Worldwide documentation and eTMF requirements.
• Contribute to department process improvement including creating and testing standard SAS Macros, maintaining the required validation documentation.
• Provide consultancy to Clinical Data Managers, Statistical Programmers and Biostatisticians on programming, clinical and analysis data standards (CDISC) and electronic data submission requirements.
• Develop and provide Statistical Programmers with training and coaching on the Biostatistical Operations department process, infrastructure and tools, collaboration with other internal and external parties and the role of the statistical programmer.
• Develop knowledge of SAS (including BASE, GRAPH, MACRO, ODS, SQL) and other software applications (e.g. Excel, Visual Basic, Word). Develop regulatory standards knowledge in computer systems, systems validation, Good Clinical Practice, clinical data management, clinical/statistical reporting and regulatory submission requirements etc.
• Act as subject matter expert for internal and external quality audits and inspections.
• Ensure all activities performed by the study team are in compliance with Worldwide and sponsor quality requirements, relevant ICH and regulatory authority standards, e.g. FDA 21 CFR Part 11, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Act as a mentor for junior department members.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

*OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*

• The job holder must be computer literate and numerate with a willingness to adapt to various computer systems.
• Hands-on expert level project statistical programmer experienced in providing programming leadership to projects.
• Statistical programming skills and knowledge across a broad range of applications together with key competencies in customer focus, delivering on commitments, building strong relationships, communicating and influencing, and embracing innovation and change.
• It is essential that the job holder to possess strong analytical skills and attentiveness to detail.

*REQUIREMENTS:*

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• The jobholder has advanced SAS programming skills with expert knowledge in SAS/Macro, Proc Report and ODS. Good working knowledge in SAS/Graph, Proc SQL, SAS/STAT.
• Minimum 4 years of previous related experience.
• Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.
• The company reserves the right to amend this job description in consultation with the employee to reflect changes in its organisational structure or to the job itself in line with emerging business needs

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