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Senior Programmer (SAS)

Employer
Frontier Science Scotland Ltd
Location
Kincraig, Scotland
Salary
Competitive plus great benefits
Start date
21 Sep 2020
Closing date
21 Oct 2020

Frontier Science (Scotland) Ltd (FSS) is a not-for-profit specialist organisation, based in the Highlands of Scotland, providing data management, statistical analysis and reporting for clinical trials on behalf of customers worldwide.

A vacancy for a Senior Programmer (SAS) exists within the Statistics and Programming team to support various clinical trials.  A large component of the role will include working within standard operating procedures and to internal SAS programming conventions. Using SAS you will develop and validate CDSIC SDTM and ADAM datasets and tables, figures and listings (TFLs) against the statistical analysis plan and other specifications.  The role also includes working with legacy databases and developing new programming for future clinical trials and to support the needs of the current team. The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science, statistics or related discipline, with at least 5 years' relevant experience working as a programmer, preferably in a sponsored clinical trial environment.  We may accept a candidate without a degree if the prior experience is extensive.

Candidates should have experience working in SAS to CDISC standards. Candidates should have good problem solving skills using a logical approach, be highly motivated with a willingness to learn/research new technologies and self-manage workload. Ability to write technical specification documentation and work to required industry standards is important. Prior experience leading programming activities for a project is important.

FSS currently has a team of 36 staff members and our office is situated in unique premises in the Scottish Highland village of Kincraig, 6 miles south of Aviemore. Due to the current COVID-19 climate, remote working is currently the default and may be considered longer term for the right candidate. FSS offers 28 days paid holiday plus 8 statutory public holidays per year and offers great benefits in terms of remuneration, flexible working hours, non-contributory pension, life insurance and tuition reimbursement.  More details will be available at the interview, which are likely to take place remotely due to current restrictions.

Starting salary for this position is competitive based on relevant prior experience. The position is probationary for 6 months. The start date is negotiable.

Closing Date: 30 OCT 2020

Applicants should submit a completed application form along with their current CV and a covering letter to recruitment@frontier-science.co.uk. If there are any questions or you would like to discuss the position further please contact recruitment@frontier-science.co.uk or refer to our website: www.frontierscience.co.uk.

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