Group: comp.jobs.computers
From: newsgroups@jobcircle.com (JobCircle.Com)
Date: Thursday, April 03, 2008 7:02 AM
Subject: US-PA: Philadelphia-Statistical Programmer - SAS

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Job Title: Statistical Programmer - SAS
Job Location: PA: Philadelphia
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: 4-6 months (contract)
Start Date: 2008-04-03

Company Name: The Cambridge Group Ltd.
Contact: Stephanie Oscar
Phone: E-mail or fax only
Fax: 203-226-3856

Description: Title: Statistical Programmer - SAS



Company: Pharmaceutical Company



Location: Philadelphia metro



Status: Full-time consulting engagement, 40 hrs/week



Length: Long-term assignment: in 6 month increments



Our client is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, both in the US and Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organization, they are developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines.



Provide statistical programming expertise (preferably in SAS) in the production of analyses, tabulations, graphics, and listings from clinical trial data. Key responsibilities and skills include, but are not limited to, the following: Contribute to the preparation of statistical analysis plans. Prepare, document and test required programs and procedure data displays in an efficient manner for inclusion in integrated clinical, statistical reports and other similar reports. Contribute to the integrated clinical/statistical report and other similar documents. Ensure analysis data and programming code meet regulatory and company standards and are consistently structured to permit efficient programming and reporting. Perform quality assurance procedures on work performed by others. Develop, test, validate, document, maintain and execute software and/or systems using the currently endorsed tools or support of production activities. Assist in the integration of data from remote entry sites, contract research organizations and co-licensing partners to the central database.



Requirements: BS/MS in statistics, mathematics, or computer science. MS in statistics is preferred. SAS Institute certification is highly desirable. Selected candidate must have at least 3 years of SAS programming experience and at least 1 full year of formal working experience in statistical programming supporting clinical trials; possess high level of expertise in SAS/BASE, SAS/STAT SAS/GRAPH, SAS/SQL, MACRO, ODS, SAS REPORT and SAS/CONNECT areas; and be proficient in data manipulations, report/graph generations using data steps with varies SAS functions, procedures, macros, and ODS facilities; must be experienced with production of data listings, summary tables and graphs for completion of Clinical Study Report and have good understanding of statistical methodologies and clinical trial operations. NDA experience and/or knowledge of FDA regulations are very helpful. Excellent communication skill and teamwork spirit are required.



The Cambridge Group, Ltd. offers our contract employees a cafeteria-style, flexible benefits plan where consultants can choose from:



-Three different Blue Cross Health Plans



-Dental Insurance



-401k



-Life Insurance & AD&D



-Long-term Disability



-Paid Holidays



-Up to 4 weeks of Vacation



-Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 /yr



-Section 529 Tax-Deferred College Savings Plan



We also offer relocation benefits, H-1 visa, and sponsorship for permanent residency (green card) immediately upon hire, as appropriate.

Please refer to Job code SO5398 when responding to this ad.


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