SAS Programmer

Do you have experience programming in SAS software in clinical industry or in any other field? Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where you be closely supported by your Manager, peers and Senior Leaders in your team?

As a SAS Programmer you are central to the successful delivery of complex clinical trials for renowned, innovative and global top pharmaceutical companies. In this role you will design and execute processes related to programming, setup, support of clinical and/or safety databases in SAS.

This is not a Statistical Programmer role, this is more about Data Management, Edit Checks, Protocol Deviation and more software programming.

This position allows you to participate in the development of innovative new benchmark drugs for a wide variety of therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, diabetes, rare diseases, pain, immunology etc. Your expertise and your work as a Biostatistician has a direct impact on improving the health and lives of thousands of patients around the globe every day. Join us and see why more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers!

You can be 100% home-based in any of the EMEA locations listed on this ad – or, if you prefer, you can work from any of our numerous offices in the region.

What else can you expect from us?

• Rewarding and meaningful work in an established, diverse, highly profitable and respected global company
• Highly competitive compensation packages, including various local benefits such as pension contributions, complimentary health insurance plans, remote working allowances etc.
• A genuine work life balance
• Flexibility in working hours
• A thorough onboarding with support from your personal mentor
• A permanent employment contract with Fortrea
• Excellent training and career development opportunities, as well as support with advancing your individual education
• Strong support from your Fortrea Line Manager and your team, as well as from more than 20,000 colleagues worldwide

Your responsibilities

• Proactively learn to design and execute processes related to programming, setup, support of clinical and/or safety databases like Medidata Rave or Oracle Inform or SAS programming.
• Perform the following duties with the guidance from Senior staff: Database design, EDC / SAS edit programming, listings, ad-hoc/scheduled reports using SAS
• Complete assigned work utilizing SAS, Work Instructions, and project specific guidelines in accordance with Good Clinical Practices.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of latest developments in CDISC standards and Statistical programming.
• Create CRF annotations and mapping specifications as per Clients/CDISC standards.
• Develop and maintain SAS programs for creation of SAS datasets as per the specifications.
• Develop programs to import external data and transform to SAS Dataset or Excel files for data review and reconciliation.
• Perform all work with knowledge of regulations pertaining to computerized systems to projects to ensure compliance and interact with project team members in related discipline.
• Continuously learn and improve communication, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide regular status update on the tasks assigned to Line Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Managers and/or Senior Programming staff.

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Did you know?

Labcorp's Clinical Development and Commercialization Services business is now Fortrea in connection with its planned spin-off from Labcorp, which is expected in mid-2023. Fortrea’s spin-off from Labcorp is subject to satisfaction of certain customary conditions. This spin-off will position both organizations for accelerated growth and allow each to focus resources on distinct strategic priorities, customer and employee needs and value creation opportunities. As a provider of phase I-IV clinical trial management, regulatory guidance, patient access solutions and market access consulting, Fortrea will partner with both emerging and large pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation and improve the lives of patients worldwide.

Fortrea is looking for problem-solvers and creative thinkers who are passionate about breaking down barriers faced by sponsors of clinical trials, and who are committed to helping transform the development process to get promising life-changing ideas and therapies to patients faster. Join us as we cultivate a workspace where all employees have the opportunity to grow and make impacts on a global scale. For more information and questions related to Fortrea, please visit www.fortrea.com.

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