Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Statistical Programmer II, Clinical SAS Programmer
Location
South Africa
Posted
110 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Statistical Programmer II, Clinical SAS Programmer
Parexel
• Provide technical expertise for the conduct of clinical trials. • Support various programming activities related to the analysis and reporting of clinical study data. • May fill the Statistical Programming Lead role on small, non-complex projects. • Assist in the coordination of project start-up activities, creation of global programs, tracking spreadsheets, and other required documentation. • Deliver best value and high quality service. • Check own work in an ongoing way to ensure first-time quality. • Produce derived datasets (e.g. SDTM, ADaM), tables, figures, and data listings of any complexity and QC low-medium complexity derived datasets, tables, figures, and data listings. • Maintain all supporting documentation for studies in accordance with SOPs/Guidelines to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance. • Ensure compliance with SOPs/Guidelines, ICH-GCP, and participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections as required.
Job Requirements
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Proficiency in SAS with solid knowledge and understanding of the programming and reporting process.
- A minimum of 1.5 years Clinical (SAS) Programming experience is required.
- Knowledge of SOPs/Guidelines, ICH-GCP, and any other applicable local and international regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11.
- Ability to learn new systems and function in an evolving technical environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and flexibility to change.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to successfully work as part of a global team.
- Work effectively in a quality-focused environment.
- Effective time management in order to meet daily metrics or team objectives.
- Show commitment to and perform consistently high-quality work.
- Business/operational skills that include customer focus, commitment to quality management, and problem solving.
- Competent in written and oral English.
- Good communication skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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