Senior Statistical SAS Programmer - Sponsor Dedicated (FSP)

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in ~100 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

As a Senior Statistical Programmer in our sponsor-dedicated Flexible Solutions business unit, you are central to the successful delivery of complex clinical trials (phases I-III) for renowned, innovative and global top pharmaceutical companies. Oftentimes you will have the opportunity to lead studies through various phases of the clinical development plan and support submissions, regulatory questions, publications as well as ad hoc and post hoc requests.

In this role, you will develop and validate SAS programs for data presentations and analyses and provide programming support to your multidisciplinary global project team. This position allows you to participate in the development of innovative new benchmark drugs for a wide variety of therapeutic areas. Your expertise and your work as a statistical programmer have a direct impact on improving the health and lives of thousands of patients around the globe every day.

Your Responsibilities:

• Review SAPs and TFL shells from a programming perspective
• Advise on the development of complex TFL shells from a programming perspective
• Develop and/or lead the development of complex specifications for SDTMs and ADaM datasets
• Develop and maintain SAS programs to create SDTM and ADaM datasets and TFLs, and perform quality control of SDTM, ADaMs and TFLs
• Produce / define XML / PDFs, Analysis Results Metadata (ARM), aCRFs and Reviewers Guides to support SDTMs and ADaMs
• Respond to QA and client audits and support qualification audits
• Identify and propose innovative ways to improve the efficiency, quality and productivity of our clinical statistical programming business
• Maintain awareness of industry standards, global regulatory requirements, internal guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Your Profile:

• Degree in a relevant field such as mathematics, life sciences, statistics, computer sciences, etc.
• In lieu of the above: an equivalent completed vocational training and / or equivalent professional experience in statistical programming for clinical trials
• Solid professional experience as a statistical programmer within a biotech, CRO or pharmaceutical company
• Demonstrated knowledge of base SAS, SAS macros, SAS/STAT; demonstrated ability to debug SAS programs
• Proven professional experience with SDTMs, ADaM datasets (safety and efficacy) and TFLs
• Solid knowledge of CDISC standards
• Submission experience is ideal
• Strong organizational skills, an autonomous and collaborative work style, a curious mind and a keen attention to detail
• Business fluency in English - both spoken and written - is a must

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.