Senior SAS programmer Opportunity with MedImmune in Maryland

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SENIOR CLINICAL SAS PROGRAMMER ANALYST

LOCATION: GAITHERSBURG, MD

MedImmune is a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry, we use the latest advances in science, technology and medicine to develop innovative products that improve the quality of human health. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally and personally rewarding, characterized by respect, integrity and opportunities for growth. Hundreds of thousands of patients have benefited from our products, which are designed to treat or prevent infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases. Our extensive research and development efforts are focused on these same areas. Both individual contributions and team successes are critical on the path to scientific and medical breakthroughs.

'Job Description' Provides critical clinical programming support to projects; failure can cause serious delays for organization. • Interacts directly with Biostatisticians, Data Management, Programmers, Clinical Development staff and management as a member of the clinical programming team or Lead Programmer. • As a Lead Programmer, coordinate activities of other programmers assigned to the project. • Keeps the Project Lead Programmer and / or manager apprised of status, accomplishments and issues. • Works without appreciable direction - seeks feedback from Project Lead Programmer and / or Manager when needed. • As a Lead Programmer, estimates timelines and programming resource needs and discusses with Manager. • Leads the development and documentation of mapping specifications for creating analysis datasets. • Implements standard and custom data listings, summary tables, and figures as specified in statistical analysis plan for inclusion in the clinical study report. Responds to ad-hoc requests. • Conducts programming validation when needed. • Applies superior SAS skills to develop robust, flexible standard macro programs. • Contributes to the development of standards in the SAS programming environment. • Ensures the compliance of standards for self and other programmers assigned to the project. • Reviews and provides feedback on case report form designs, CRF annotations, dB structures, edit checks, SAPs and SPPs. • Mentors junior programmers on MedImune standards and practices. • Able to create good solutions for complex requests. • Plays a Project Lead or major programming role on multiple protocols, projects and initiatives.

Education: B.S. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related filed. M.S. preferred. • Superior knowledge of Base, Stat, Macro & Graph. • Requires at least 8 years of clinical statistical programming experience, using SAS software, in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. • In-depth knowledge and experience working with clinical trials data • Advanced knowledge of how Clinical Programming interfaces with other functional areas. • Advanced knowledge of drug development process. • Basic knowledge of project management and resource utilization.

If interested please contact Kristin at 610-263-3030 ext 4177 or kristin.laudadio@rightthinginc.com.