Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst, SAS Programmer, Contractor (Office or Remote)

The Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst (Contractor, 6 months, full time) will be responsible for support the submission readiness of study data packages per CDISC standards and FDA guidance, planning, execution, and quality of statistical analyses, and statistical programming infrastructure. This is a hands on programming role. This position will report into Head of Statistical Programming and will interact regularly with internal and external biostatisticians, clinical data managers, and other team members. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and to effectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders both within Biometrics and beyond (research, translational science, clinical science, clinical operations and regulatory) is a must.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small but growing Biometrics team investigating a diverse portfolio of immuno-oncology therapeutics in early development. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced technical SAS programmer/developer with an in‐depth understanding of clinical and/or statistical programming processes, tools, systems, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities

• Develop specifications, build and execute programs for internal data reviews, publications, exploratory, post-hoc and regulatory review.
• Adopts strategic approach to producing and prioritizing analytical deliverables which includes study level or integrated analysis for safety signal detection or other business needs.
• Work with data management to review case report forms, database specifications, and data transfer specifications
• Manage on-time and quality delivery of CRO-generated analyses results.
• Solid, demonstrated experience with CDASH and CDISC data standards (SDTM, ADaM) as well as health authority reporting requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of data standards and demonstrated experience in the handling non-CRF data including proven ability to work with diverse data types.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a data science field, e.g., statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, computer science, bioinformatics, or another field with commensurate levels of experience
• Minimum 8+ years programming experience with growing responsibility in biotechnology or pharmaceutical clinical trial environment.
• Experience in software development and testing (e.g., SAS Macros tools, R functions/packages, Unix scripts etc).
• Experts in developing applications using various technical stacks not limited to SAS, R and/or Python.
• Solid understanding of industry standards such as CDISC, specifically SDTM and controlled terminology and/or ADaM.
• Proven ability to translate sophisticated problems into clear and concise programming code/tools.
• Basic Project management skills and experience.
• Solid understanding of programming practices (including tools and processes), relevant health authority guidelines, such as (e.g., ICH‐GCP, 21 CFR Part 11), and relevant clinical R&D concepts.
• Demonstrated strong written, verbal communication skills, ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities and to negotiate successfully.

Physical Requirements: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, mouse, or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 

Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets 

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