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SAS Programmer 11-Leeds

Covance is currently looking to recruit for a SAS Programmer II within our Dataset’s Team at our Leeds City Centre site.

As a SAS Programmer II, you will be responsible for providing SAS programming support in terms of SDTM datasets and reading in and reconciling electronic data. Assume the role of Study Dataset Programmer for allocated studies. Other duties and responsibilities may include:

Responsible for the production of SDTM datasets to the required specification.
Produce Data Definition Documents (DDDs) and aCRF to the dataset.
Read-in and reconcile electronic data with the CRF.
QC datasets, DDDs, aCRF to ensure their accuracy and meet the client specifications
Take on responsibility for studies to ensure the datasets and associated documents are completed in a timely manner
Produce PK merge / EDT file
Responsible for timely data transfer to and from clients in both production and developmental roles.
Interact with clients on dataset specifications..
Develop SAS programmable edit checks to assist in data review as needed.
Answer QA audits in an accurate and timely manner.
As a Study Dataset Programmer attend and contribute at all study meetings.
Liaise with supervisor to ensure that studies are scheduled into the department schedule.
Liaise with study team to ensure targets and timelines are achieved.
Perform ad-hoc programming in response to unscheduled requests.
Ensure all documentation is completed on work produced e.g. QC records
May be required to ensure that all study material (paper and electronic) is archived within 3 months of the end product going final.
May be required to help in the production of ADaM datasets.
May be required to help in the SAS programming of TFLs
Contribute at department meetings, presenting SAS coding items to the rest of the department.
Develop problem solving skills and a willingness to learn and seek advice from senior programming staff and staff in related disciplines.
Good time management and organization skills, the ability to prioritize own work to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of work.

About you

.Knowledge and experience of the drug development and/ or clinical trials process is preferred.
Candidates will typically have a BSc degree in computer sciences or related field.

We Offer

COVANCE is a leading global drug development services company and we provide support to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.

You can make a difference by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covance’s impressive history of company stability and growth. We’ve achieved these results by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our team’s capabilities.

If you wish to apply for this position please apply directly to the Covance website www.covancecareers.com quoting the ref no: 31821