Clinical SAS Programmer

Katalyst CRO; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization is looking for a Statistical Programmer in Jacksonville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAS programming and statistical reporting, with a requirement of a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience or a Bachelor's with 5 years. Responsibilities include designing SAS programs for clinical trials, validating datasets, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality and compliance. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with an MS or 5 years with a BS in related fields.
• Experience supporting early and late phase clinical trials.
• Excellent skills in SAS programming and reporting.
• Knowledge of CDISC standards and FDA submission requirements.
• Familiarity with FDA and ICH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and code SAS programs for clinical projects.
• Deliver CDISC compliant SDTM and ADaM datasets.
• Create and validate tables, figures, and listings.
• Perform quality control checks and validation of SAS code.
• Review or author eCRF, SDTM, and ADaM dataset specifications.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical reporting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

MS in Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

BS in Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Effectively designs and codes SAS programs using BASE/SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH and SAS MACROS for assigned clinical projects(s)
• Produces and delivers CDISC and regulatory compliant SDTM, and ADaM standard datasets
• Creates and validates tables, figures and listings (TFLs) in a timely and high-quality fashion, consistently meeting objectives of the study, and regulatory requirements
• Provides input in the design and development of case report forms and clinical databases
• Performs quality control checks/validation of SAS code and output produced by other Statistical Programmers for SDTM datasets, ADaM datasets and TFLs
• Programs quality checks for clinical study raw data and report the findings to Data Management
• Reviews or author eCRF, SDTM and ADaM datasets specifications for datasets programming
• Provides programming support for adhoc analysis
• Identifies problems and develops global tools that increase the efficiency and capacity of the Statistical Programming group (e.g., macros or graphical user interface applications)
• Manages timelines and schedules of specific phases of projects with internal personnel and external vendors
• Acts as lead programmer for a study
• Reviews or validates statistical deliverables of vendors for assigned project(s)

Requirements

• MS in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 3 years or BS in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 5 years.
• Experience in providing statistical programming support to early and late phase clinical trials.
• Excellent skills in SAS programming and statistical reporting.
• Knowledge of CDISC standards for SDTM and ADaM and FDA electronic data submission requirements.
• Familiarity with FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team that may include Biostatistics, Medical Directors, Data Management, Medical Writing, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
• Demonstrated positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.