Senior Statistical SAS Programmer - South Africa (home-based roles) at IQVIA

The RWS Senior Statistical Programmer jobs provide statistical SAS programming leadership, expertise and consulting to meet internal and external client needs. This includes planning and co-ordination of integrated SAS solutions serving the full spectrum of statistical programming for often complex projects
Why you’ll love working with us:

• Our careers have a greater purpose - alongside a group of diverse, talented colleagues we work daily on making a real positive impact on human lives and overcoming some of the biggest challenges facing global public health
• We offer opportunities to work with leading international healthcare organizations and the latest healthcare trends
• You can progress and shape your long-term career in the direction you choose. With access to industry-leading data and experts, you'll find endless opportunities for growth
• We offer a competitive salary along with other employee focused benefits for health and recreation with flexible hours

Applications must be in English by the 22nd of May.
Please only apply if you MATCH the candidate criteria below.
Your daily missions would include:

• The Senior SAS Programmer will perform, plan, co-ordinate and implement SAS programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs, creating statistical tables, figures and listings, programming of analysis datasets and transfer files and programming quality control checks
• Interpret project level requirements and develop programming specifications for complex studies
• Provide advanced technical expertise and independently bring project solutions to the Statistical Programming department
• Fulfil project responsibilities as technical team lead for single or group studies
• Directly communicate with internal and client statisticians and clinical team members to ensure understanding of requirements and timelines
• Estimate programming scope of work, manage resource assignments, communicate project status and negotiate/re-negotiate project timelines
• Use and promote the use of established standards, SOPs and best practices
• Provide training and mentoring to SP team members

Our perfect candidate needs the following:

• Statistical programming in SAS within the CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Healthcare industries
• Advanced knowledge of Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language
• Strong knowledge of SDTM structures and ADaM standards
• Leadership experience as technical team lead and project lead
• Masters Degree in computer science or related field and 3 years relevant experience; Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent in computer science or related field and 5 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Good leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, projects and delegate work to other team members
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Able to recognise when negotiating skills are needed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
• Already possess the right to work in the recruiting country without the need for a visa/sponsorship