SAS Programmer I

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Summary

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience. The position is responsible for supporting clinical/Non-clinical programming operational activities in one or more therapeutic areas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop programs that convert raw SAS datasets into standard format and improve existing programs by creating standard programs and macros.
• Collaborate with manager and other programmers through participation in formal and ad-hoc meetings.
• Prepare documentation on all production programming and validation activities; utilize best industry business practices and data standards for clinical data submissions to the FDA and other global regulatory agencies.
• Assist manager through contributions to continuous improvement by developing standard programs and macros that follow CDISC guidelines required for regulatory submissions.
• Independently program CDSIC SDTM, ADaM datasets.
• Map raw data to SDTM (Study data table model) in compliance with CDISC data model standards and create specifications for programming.
• Create ADaM Specifications & datasets from SDTM datasets per CDISC analysis data model standards and SAP.
• Program data displays (tables, listings, graphs) for inclusion in documents including publications, statistical reports, clinical study reports, and other regulatory documents, as required.
• Independently develop QC programs to validate peer programmers’ SDTM, ADaM datasets, statistical tables, listings, and graphs.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate proficiency of programming skills.
• Strong Base SAS v9.2 or later; SAS-STAT, and SAS Macro experience.
• Experience reading data from a variety of data sources and types.
• Clinical trials programming experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• QC experience.
• Experience with programming using CDISC standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• BA/BS in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering or equivalent.
• SAS Programmer I requires minimum of 1-year equivalent experience within a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company, or similar organization.
• SAS Programmer II requires minimum of 1 - 3 years equivalent experience within a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company, or similar organization.
• SAS Programmer III requires minimum of 3 - 5 years equivalent experience within a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company, or similar organization.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is €32,000 annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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