Job descriptions for Senior Programmer

Are you looking to make a difference to clinical trial projects? Within the Statistical Programming Analyst (SPA) Group at Roche our programmers you will be asked to contribute in the whole lifecycle of a clinical trial. Our programmers are expected to be experts in SAS programming, analysing data, problem solving, decision making and communication so that they can work in a global environment. He/She ensures that the objectives, standards, deadlines and other requirements set by the project with respect to statistical programming processes and software documentation are attained.

We are recruiting for experienced programmers to work within our team in Welwyn as part of the role you are expected to perform a number of duties within the project such as:

• Develop and document statistical programming standards in accordance with department and project requirements.
• Provide technical advice and support to junior members of the department.
• Takes responsibility for planning, development, validation, documentation and maintenance of your programming task.
• Informs and makes recommendations to the study and/or project lead on critical issues within clinical trial reporting.
• Program, validate and document software in SAS following statistical programming standards and ensures its availability to stakeholders.
• Assists in the development of trial protocols, trial analyses, editing procedures and data presentations relating to efficacy and safety data.
• Activities performed within the project are executed in a timely manner and to the required high standards

Non drug development work can include

• Keep abreast of statistical SAS programming methodology, applications and software developments through literature and attendance at meetings.
• Contributing to how standards, policies and procedures can be improved.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to function process, polices and initiatives working in teams across the various sites globally.

Who you are

You should be educated to degree level preferable in IT, Life Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or other analytical field while possessing a very good knowledge/experience of international clinical research and drug development.

You will be confident in the use of computers with a very good knowledge of SAS.

The right candidate will also be able to communicate clearly and effectively in written reports, data presentations and meetings as required. (Fluency in English is a prerequisite)  You should also be able to easily establish and maintain good working relationships and takes cultural and value differences into account in dealings with others.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply, please contact Priya Mukherjee on +44 (0)1438 743 047 or email pmukhjerjee@ckclinical.co.uk.