SAS Programmers - 2 positions

2 Contract positions with at a great client in Florham Park, NJ. SAS programmers if you are looking to apply your true programming skills, these are the positions for you !!!

 

 

The Senior Application Programmer II will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting applications for clinical research and other drug development activities (Phase I ? IV), primarily using the SAS language and / or related products. 


Duties/Responsibilities 
 ? Creation and validation of standard macros utilizing SAS.
? Support end users in the validation of XML output for clinical studies for regulatory/health authority submissions.
? Support and train end users on the preparation of data sets and associated documents for electronic CTD submission to the FDA and other regulatory agencies
? Design, code and/or test applications according to GCP requirements and Pharma guidelines / SOPs, as appropriate.
? Participate in the formal definition and gathering of user requirements for new applications.
? Communicates user requirements to central IT, when applicable.
? Develop user documentation and train end users on developed applications / programs.
? Provide production support and maintenance of core business system(s), SAS, and applications.
? Oversee systems / application design, analysis and programming projects to modify existing systems and / or write new systems according to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

 

QUALIFICATIONS &/OR TRAINING

EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE
? Education level:  Bachelor's degree with ten plus years or a master's degree with a minimum of  five plus years of related work experience required.
? A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics is highly desirable. 
? Two to four years experience in SAS programming or computer application development
? Competency in the Windows environment
? Strong knowledge of and experience with SAS
? Knowledge of and experience with Oracle and PL/SQL
? Knowledge of GCP, ICH, FDA and other applicable regulatory requirements
? Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
? Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects
? Experience with electronic NDA/sNDA submission
? Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team setting
? Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment
? Experience with the creation and validation of standard macros utilizing SAS.


LANGUAGE SKILLS
? Strong oral and written communication skills

STATISTICAL SKILLS
? Understanding of statistical programming is desired but is not required. 

REASONING ABILITY
? Ability to identify problems as well as propose and implement optimal solutions
? Strong project and time management skills

 

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Please forward full resume to dm@vernascientific.com with Reference ID and salary/hourly expectations. Will provide H1/GC assistance if needed.

Verna Scientific specializes in clinical research staffing to top Pharmaceutical/Biotech firms. We are extremely strong in placing CRA, CRC, CDM, CDA, Statisticians, SAS Programmers, and other Clinical/Scientific disciplines. For the past 9 years, we are serving nation?s top Life Sciences clients. We are a refreshingly strong alternate to traditional consulting firms as we operate on personal needs of candidates by matching right positions with maximum pay possible. Please visit www.vernascientific.com for further details.