Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Imm Opening for SAS with Attractive Relocation Package, 3 - 8 years exp, Chennai


SAS Programmers I, II, Senior & Team Leads


This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.


Experience: 3 to 9 years of experience in clinical SAS


Job Location: BANAGALORE/CHENNAI/TRIVANDRUM


ATTARACTIVE RELOCATION PACKAGE FOR ALL THE LEVELS




POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists US or EU statistical programming team by developing SAS programs for analysis datasets, listings and safety summary tables.


Provides project tracking information to the team, address any validation comments and documents programming activities.


Works on more advanced, complex SAS requirements, across multiple studies, and acts as a subject matter expert within the Indian SAS programming team.


Mentors and helps train other team members from juniors to SAS Programmer II[for team leads]


JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:


Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance


Works effectively on multiple projects delivering quality output in a timely fashion


Programs analysis datasets, listings and tables without supervision and offers advice to others within team


Able to work on complex programming assignments and share knowledge appropriately


Is responsible to ensure that all output with a project is accurate and has consistent appearance


Creates and maintains study documentation and files according to departmental policy


Identifies training needs within SAS team and puts in place specific initiatives to helps Indian staff to develop their skills


Attends project team meetings, as required, and looks for opporunities to improve programming process across projects.


Uses technical skills to bring forward better methodologies and approaches to coding.


Leads process and programming improvement through broader knowledge.


Other duties as assigned


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill. and/or ability required,


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Substantial experience in SAS Programming, or equivalent, preferably in the Clinical Domain.


Proven ability to produce report quality tables graphs and data listings wi.thout direct supervision


Proven ability to drive process improvements within area of expertise


Understanding of data structures within the Clinical Domain as well as a solid understanding of the development and use of standard programs


Advanced problem solving skills, attention to detail, good verbal and written


Excellent communications skills


Ability to transfer own knowledge to others and help them improve


Advanced SAS certification


QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor's degree







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