Job : Statistical Programmer 2-1316403

Description Statistical Programmer 2 Why Quintiles? • Largest CRO in the world with over 27,000 employees globally. • Ranked 6th in InformationWeek 500 Computerworld Magazine’s “100 Best    Places to Work in IT" • Ranked 25th in the inaugural World’s Best Multinational Workplaces list from the Great Place to   Work Institute. • Outcome is the late phase and observational study division of Quintiles. We doubled in size last year • Recently went public with one of the most successful IPO’s in the past few years • Due to business growth looking to add to a 10 person team. Seasoned group that is laid back but still very productive. • Excellent SAS experience is a must. • Excellent benefits program including everything from discounts on health club memberships to an excellent 401k match.  • Position can be based in either Cambridge, MA or Rockville, MD(no relocation) PURPOSE Provide advanced technical expertise to develop and maintain programs to meet internal and external clients’ needs. Plan and lead the development of project-related solutions to the full scope of statistical programming tasks. Provide technical expertise to the Statistical Programming department. RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform and plan: o (i) the programming, testing, and documentation of programs for use in creating statistical tables, figures and listing o (ii) the programming of analysis dataset (derived datasets) and transfer files for internal and external clients. and o (iii) the programming quality control checks for the source data and report the data issues periodically. • Detect errors in detail, corrects them (e.g., reviews tables/listings, edit checks output and SAS programs to ensure quality of deliverable) and report it to appropriate personals (internal or external clients) • Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and independently bring project solutions to SP teams and Statistical Programming department. • Perform and plan the development, implementation and validation of new process technologies, macros and applications. • Fulfill project responsibilities at the level of technical team lead for single studies, under supervision. • Understand timelines for and milestones affecting their work and alert supervisor to potential slippage. • Provide training and mentoring to SP team members Qualifications REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of statistics, programming and/or clinical drug development process • In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines • Ability to implement programming specifications, as appropriate • Ability to estimate programming scope of work and assist in communicating project status • Working knowledge of Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language • Exhibits routine and occasionally complex problem solving skills • Recognizes when negotiating skills are needed and seeks assistance. • Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects, under supervision • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Masters degree in computer science or related field and 1 year relevant experience; Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 3 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech • Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers • Regular sitting for extended periods of time • Occasional travel Primary Location : USA-Massachusetts-Cambridge Other Locations : USA-Maryland-Rockville Organization : USA02 - US Clinical Development Svcs We look forward to the prospect of working with you!  Please apply on-line at: http://www.quintiles.com/.