Lead Clinical SAS Programmer

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.

Joining Fortrea’s Clinical Data Management sponsor dedicated team will offer a rewarding career, a chance to work in an energetic & team-oriented workplace and exposure within a world-leading team.

The Lead Clinical SAS Programmer role is a great opportunity to work within our sponsor dedicated department and have this unique relationship with a sponsor. You will focus on development and implementation of programming solutions to address global technical services issues and optimize clinical data processes.

Your responsibilities

• Expected to assist with leading EDC Builds and mentor the study team in SAS or other proprietary software.
• Lead the development of visual analytics dashboard using tools like Spotfire/Tableau.
• Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Lead on multiple projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of solutions to global technical service issues and concerns regarding SAS or other proprietary software, including proactive prevention strategies.
• Co-ordinate activities of all programmers across projects and provide technical/functional expertise and makes programming decisions/recommendations at study or project level.
• Develop/validate Custom/Complex Edit-Check programs, reports, and efficiently handle external data and data reconciliations.
• Plan, execute and oversee all programming activities on a study, including but not limited to, resource estimation, working within budget, meeting timelines, maximizing quality, interaction with other departments and the client, etc.
• With assistance meet with Data Manager on assigned projects to discuss technical strategies, contractual obligations, and timelines. Provide information on resource needs as appropriate.
• Conducts team meetings, provides technical guidance/assistance to Programmers, and perform other duties as assigned by Manager.
• And all other duties as needed or assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects preferred).
• Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor's degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience:

• 7 to 9 years of relevant work experience to include data management programming activities including SAS Programming 
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated skill in leading teams, by example and mentoring staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of clinical trial process and data management, CRF design, and systems applications to support operations.
• Working knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the CRO industry with pharmaceutical/biotechnological companies.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities.

What you can expect from us

• Highly competitive compensation packages, including various local benefits such as pension contributions, complimentary health insurance plans, remote working allowances etc.

• A genuine work life balance

• Flexibility in working hours

• A thorough onboarding with support from your personal mentor

• A permanent employment contract with Fortrea and a rewarding career progression

Position is based remote in Canada

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Pay Range: CAD 110,000 - 125,000

#LI-ML1

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.