Position : Principal SAS Programmer

Location : Bangalore/Hyderabad/India

Job Summary :

Veramed is seeking a hands-on Principal SAS Programmer with a strong work ethic and attention to detail to join our statistical and programming team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality programming support for a variety of clinical trials, working on datasets, TFLs, and specifications. This role offers significant exposure to diverse clients and provides a clear opportunity for career growth towards a Lead Programmer or technical specialist position.

Key Responsibilities :

- Clinical Programming & Quality Control : Program and perform quality control (QC) on clinical trial datasets and TFLs (Tables, Figures, Listings) in accordance with study specifications and good programming practices.

- CDISC Standards Implementation : Develop and maintain dataset specifications that conform to CDISC (Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium) data standards, specifically SDTM and ADaM.

- Mentorship & Leadership : Provide support and mentorship to less experienced members of the programming team, contributing programming expertise and wider industry knowledge as required.

- Collaboration & Communication : Communicate directly with other study team members and client key contacts. You will share updates on ongoing work in internal and client meetings to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.

- Innovation : Contribute to the development of innovative solutions to aid in study reporting and other programming initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- A strong background in clinical trial programming, with experience appropriate for a principal-level role.

- Proficiency in SAS programming is a must.

- A deep understanding of the clinical drug development process and relevant disease areas.

- A good understanding of CDISC data standards, including both SDTM and ADaM.

- Awareness of industry and project standards as well as ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) guidelines.

- Strong self-management skills with the ability to work independently, manage competing deliverables, and focus on results.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with other statistical software, such as R.

- Familiarity with various therapeutic areas and different phases of clinical trials.

- Experience presenting at conferences or publishing in professional journals.

- A background in developing innovative solutions or automation for study reporting.

- Knowledge of SAS Macros and other advanced SAS programming techniques.

- Relevant certifications, such as SAS Certified Advanced Programmer.