Senior SAS Programmer
Waltham, MA

Job Description

Company Overview

Alkermes plc is a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company has a diversified commercial product portfolio and a substantial clinical pipeline of product candidates for chronic diseases that include schizophrenia, depression, addiction and multiple sclerosis. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes plc has an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. For more information, please visit Alkermes' website at www.alkermes.com.

Position Summary:

To achieve our goals for continued growth, the new position of Senior Statistical Programmer was created in the Biostatistics team. This person will:

* Design, develop, evaluate, validate and modify computer programs using SAS to analyze and evaluate clinical data
* Produce and deliver standard datasets, program edit checks and produce quality tables, figures and listings in a timely fashion and high quality
* Posess thorough knowledge of CDISC theory and implementation guidelines, able to create and validate CDISC standard datasets
* Provide expertise in the design and development of clinical trials, protocols, case report forms and clinical databases
* Work closely with clinical operations, data management and statisticians on various clinical projects so that data analysis can be performed in a timely fashion
* Liaise with vendors as needed to facilitate electronic data transfers

Education and Experience Requirements:

* Good project management skills, CRO oversight skills, professional attitude, self-improvement mentality with positive attitude
* Good written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively to other programmers and non-technical colleagues
* Ability to think creatively and independently, and to form sound opinions and make sensible decisions in a dynamic environment
* Extensive experience working with data management on data checking to ensure locked database in pristine quality
* Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience
* Experience 5+ years in a pharmaceutical/biotech, CRO setting
* R programming experience, a plus
* Strong knowledge and understanding of GCP/ICH Guidelines for conducting clinical trials
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Windows applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, age, mental and physical disability, genetic information, any veteran status, military status or application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under applicable law.