Clinical SAS Programmer

The Clinical SAS Programmer will lead the programming activities for various purposes including SAS Data Listings to be used for data review, Safety Review Listings, Centralized Monitoring Listings and Reports. The Clinical SAS Programmer will also be responsible for productions of Key Risk Indicators, working collaboratively across departments to produce quality deliverables within agreed timelines and budget, and assists with development and maintenance of optimal strategies to increase productivity and quality, while decreasing cycle times and costs. In addition, the programmer is required to conduct all these activities in conformance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and Innovaderm standard operating procedures (SOPs) while respecting Innovaderm’s commitment to sponsor’s requirements and timelines.

This role will be perfect for you if:  

• You want to advance your career with a Canadian-owned CRO with an increasingly global reach.
• You bring previous experience in clinical SAS programming

More specifically, the Clinical SAS Programmer will:

• Create SAS Data Review Listings, based on protocol, EDC Database and Data Validation Specs.
• Create a library of SAS Data Review Listings.
• Create Safety Review Listings.
• Actively participates in creating reports and listings to support Centralized Monitoring.
• Document changes to SAS code, programs, and specifications.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the implementation of data standards.
• Assist with development and maintenance of strategies to increase productivity and quality, while decreasing cycle times and costs.

The work environment 

At Innovaderm, you will work with brilliant and driven colleagues. Our values are collaboration, innovation, reliability and responsiveness. We offer a stimulating work environment and attractive advancement opportunities. 

In this position, you will be eligible for the following perks: 

• Flexible work schedule / work schedule :
• Home-based position
• Ongoing learning and development 

About Innovaderm  

Innovaderm is a contract research organization (CRO) specialized in dermatology. Since its beginnings in 2000, our organization has benefited from a solid reputation for the quality of its research and services exceeding the expectations of its clients. Based in Montreal, Innovaderm continues to grow and expand in North America and Europe. 

Innovaderm is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. As such, Innovaderm will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, upon request. 

Innovaderm only accepts applicants who can legally work in Argentina.

Education

• A Bachelor of Science degree is required;
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Systems, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field, an asset;

Experience

• At least 5 years of clinical research experience in the biotechnology, pharmacy or CRO industry, including 2 years of SAS programming;

Knowledge and skills 

• Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements and the drug development process;
• Extended exposure to clinical trial data, SAS data, and database specifications;
• SAS certification and / or Advance Programmer experience would be assets;
• Very organized and focused on details, with effective project planning and time management skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Ability to work in a high-speed environment with proven agility to juggle and prioritize multiple competing demands.
• Good knowledge of good clinical practices, and applicable Health Canada and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations/guidelines