Statistical Programmer II (Buenos Aires, AR) en Capgemini - Get The Future You Want

Job Description

Role overview 

The Statistical Programmer II: 

· Assists manager and/or director to keep track project timelines and deliverables;

· Leads junior programmers in daily activities and performs on-the-job training to them;

· Communicates with clients for risks, issues, and potential delays.

· Programs all tables, listings and graphs necessary for an assigned clinical study report (CSR);

· Programs customized data displays, (including data listings, summary tables and routine graphics) in accordance with the approved statistical analysis plan (SAP) and shell displays for clinical research studies;

· Writes code using Base SAS programs, SAS procedures, or standardized macros;

· Analyzes protocol, SAP, existing shells/templates as needed to understand structure and content of data;

· Performs data checks as needed, to ensure integrity and correctness of data displays;

· Prepares documentation for programs;

· Prepares documentation describing all datasets and variables within, including derived variables, and the project as a whole;

· Creates SAS datasets of clinical data from clinical databases;

· Creates status and efficacy datasets;

· Creates project-specific macros and formats;

· Loads client data from other platforms and other software packages;

· Prepares data to be sent to clients and as needed for other external transfers and data imports.

 

Qualifications 

1. Ability to communicate effectively in English, in both writing and verbal.

2. Ability to learn quickly and pay attention to details.

3. Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects, effectively prioritize and execute tasks, and make quality and on time deliveries.

4. Ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and productively in diverse organizational structures, and in interaction with dynamic clients.

5. Ability to work independently, takes ownership and strives for quality and efficiency.

6. Ability to work positively in a continually changing environment.

7. Solid/Advanced SAS skills and understanding of the concept of standardization in data, programming, and statistical reporting of trial results and its implication to drug development.

 

Requirements: 

1. Bachelor’s degree, but Master’s degree or above, is preferred, in Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a combination of education and relevant industry experiences.

2. Strong SAS programming language and good knowledge/experiences of clinical trial and drug development.

3. At least 2 years of clinical programming or SAS programming experiences for the SP II position.

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Has more than a year of relevant work experience. Solid understanding of programming concepts, software design and software development principles. Consistently works to direction with minimal supervision, producing accurate and reliable results. Individuals are expected to be able to work on a range of tasks and problems, demonstrating their ability to apply their skills and knowledge. Organises own time to deliver against tasks set by others with a mid term horizon. Works co-operatively with others to achieve team goals and has a direct and positive impact on project performance and make decisions based on their understanding of the situation, not just the rules.