Statistical Programmer 1 (DM SAS Listings Team)

FTINDDDBLR Fortrea Development India Private Limited_BLR; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Fortrea Development India Private Limited_BLR in Bengaluru is seeking a SAS Programmer to provide statistical programming support for clinical trial projects. You will develop, validate, and maintain SAS programs and outputs for management, analysis, and reporting of clinical trial data.

You will develop and maintain data transfer programs, DM SAS listings, and review outputs to ensure quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Life Sciences, Math, Statistics or related field.
• 1–3 years of SAS programming experience in CRO/pharma environment.
• Experience in developing and maintaining vendor data programs.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, writing, reading).

Responsibilities

• Provide Statistical Programming support for clinical trial projects.
• Develop, validate, and maintain SAS programs and outputs for management, analysis, and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Develop and maintain data transfer programs in accordance with client specifications and project requirements.
• Develop DM SAS listings as per client specifications and study standards.
• Review draft and final production outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Take ownership of the quality and integrity of all assigned deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Data Management and Statistical Programming.
• Prioritize and manage multiple studies and tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Continuously develop technical, industry, and project-related knowledge and skills.
• Maintain high attention to detail and ensure work meets high quality standards.
• Develop problem-solving skills and seek guidance from senior Statistical Programming staff when required.
• Gain knowledge of broader Statistical Programming activities under guidance of senior team members.
• Adhere to Fortrea SOPs, GCP, and QMS requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior staff or management.

Skills

SAS programming

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Tools

SAS

SAS Macro Development

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provide Statistical Programming support for clinical trial projects.
• Develop, validate, and maintain SAS programs and outputs for the management, analysis, and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Develop and maintain data transfer programs in accordance with client specifications and project requirements.
• Develop Data Management (DM) SAS listings as per client specifications and study standards.
• Review draft and final production outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Take ownership of the quality and integrity of all assigned deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Data Management, Statistical Programming, and other project stakeholders.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple studies, tasks, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, consistently delivering high-quality results while meeting project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, contributing to a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Continuously develop technical, industry, and project-related knowledge and skills.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and ensure all work is delivered to the highest quality standards.
• Develop strong problem-solving skills and proactively seek guidance from senior Statistical Programming staff when required.
• Gain knowledge of broader Statistical Programming activities and responsibilities under the guidance of senior team members.
• Adhere to Fortrea Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence within the department.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior Statistical Programming staff or management.

Qualifications (Minimum Required)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Language Skills Required

Speaking: English required Writing/Reading: English required

Experience (Minimum Required)

• 1 to 3 years of SAS programming experience in the CRO or Pharmaceutical Industry, or an equivalent combination of education, with a solid understanding of programming fundamentals and program development principles.
• Mandatory experience in developing and maintaining vendor data programs.
• Experience in coding, database reconciliation, PK deviation analysis, and development of custom listings is advantageous.
• Experience in SAS macro development, debugging, and working with complex macros would be an advantage.
• SAS certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Understanding of the clinical trial process.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on delivery and accountability.
• Strong attention to quality and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Office environment (Hybrid) Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

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