Principal Programmer

Principal Programmer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Principal Programmer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Author and review simple and complex dataset standards;
  • Complete and review CDISC Validation tool reports;
  • Program and QC routine and ad hoc datasets and TFLs (in SAS) following specifications, applying good programming practice;
  • Perform work in full compliance with applicable internal and client policies, procedures, processes and training;
  • Share scientific, technical and practical knowledge within the team and with colleagues;
  • Perform consistency review of clinical trial documents including protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs;
  • Present study updates internally and at client meetings;
  • Perform data checks and data exploration (e.g. using frequencies, histograms);
  • Author and review simple and complex study TFL shells;
  • Lead internal and client study team meetings effectively.

Requirements:

  • Interpersonal/teamwork skills for effective interactions;
  • Awareness of industry and project standards & ICH guidelines;
  • Understanding of clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints and study designs;
  • Proven relevant industry experience;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Proficiency in data handling using SAS or other statistical software (e.g. R).