Job Posting SAS PROGRAMMER 1-DATASETS

COVANCE is a leading global drug development services company and we provide support to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.

You can make a difference by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covance’s impressive history of company stability and growth. We’ve achieved these results by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our team’s capabilities.
This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring miracle of medicine to market sooner.

About the Job
This is a permanent role based in our office in central Leeds. As a Sas Programmer you will be responsible for providing SAS programming support in terms of SDTM datasets and reading in and reconciling electronic data. Other responsibilities and duties may include:

• Responsible for the production of SDTM datasets to the required specification.
• Produce Data Definition Documents (DDDs) and aCRF to the dataset.
• Read-in and reconcile electronic data with the CRF.
• Responsible for data transfer to and from clients in both production and developmental roles.
• Ensure that datasets are produced in a timely and accurate manner and are in accordance with defined standards.
• Answer QA audits with guidance from the Dataset Programmer II.
• Deputize for the Dataset Programmer II at Pre-lock Meetings on studies he/she has produced datasets for.
• Perform ad-hoc programming in response to unscheduled requests.
• Ensure all documentation is completed on work produced e.g. QC records
• May be required to help in the production of ADaM datasets.
• Liaise with study team to ensure targets and timelines are achieved.
• May be required to help in the SAS programming of TFLs
• Contribute at department meetings, presenting SAS coding items to the rest of the department.

About You

• Typically a BSc in a Computing, Mathematical or Statistical subject.
• Previous experience in Sas Programming would be highly beneficial
• An understanding of the fundamental principles of programming, program development and review
• Ideally experience in the preparation of Programming Plans, study set-up and review of study specific documents
• Develop problem solving skills and a willingness to learn and seek advice from senior programming staff and staff in related disciplines
• Good time management and organization skills, the ability to prioritize own work to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of work.
• Effective communication skills; a co-operative and team orientated approach.

We Offer
Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.
At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

There is no better time to join us!

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Covance - 12 months ago