AstraZeneca · 9 hours ago
Specialist Programmer, AD
US - Durham - NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $207K/yrAstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. The Specialist Programmer will create, support, and implement SAS solutions for different data products, overseeing packaging, maintaining, and scaling solutions while working closely with a community of data experts.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Create, support and implement SAS solutions for different data products
Develop SAS code as well as providing the necessary tools and resources for business partners
Oversee packaging, maintaining and scaling solutions and code bases with the latest technologies
Provide technical leadership in the aspects of statistical programming and SAS
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the solution roadmap
Stay updated on the latest developments in relevant technologies to ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry
Identify opportunities for innovation and solution optimization
Lead, inspire and be a key part of team development and retention
Coach and mentor team members in a matrix organization
Implement and enforce security protocols and best practices to protect sensitive data
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
Implement rigorous testing and quality assurance processes to maintain high product quality
Create and maintain documentation related to tools, processes, and best practices
Provide training and support to development teams on platform usage and optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience in a related scientific or technical discipline
Experience creating SDTM/ADaM specification and datasets
Expertise in SAS programming including SAS/Base, SAS/Lifetest, SAS/Macro, SAS/Graph, SAS/SQL, SAS/ODS, SAS/STAT, SAS/Connect and SAS Access
Experience in data analysis, statistical analysis, and generating tables, listing, figures, and reports using SAS tools
Proficiency in understanding statistical programming environments, processes, procedures, and roles
Strong project management and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with customers and internal stakeholders
Creative, collaborative, & product focused
Preferred
Experience with Python, R desirable
Experience with Groovy Scripting, SnapLogic, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI a plus
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program
Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
Founded in 1913
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26B2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.51B
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2023-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Pascal Soriot
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Aradhana Sarin
Group CFO and Executive Director
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