SAS Programmer - Remote (or office based)

Introduction

Frontier Science (Scotland) Ltd (FSS) is a not-for-profit organisation, based in the Highlands of Scotland, providing data management, project management and statistical design, analysis and reporting for clinical trials. FSS works with small physician-led medical teams in hospitals, research groups in university departments and with internationally-renowned pharmaceutical companies.

Applicants must already have the entitlement to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this on request.

The opportunity we are offering provides not only the prospect of living in a unique area with access to all kinds of outdoor activities, but also the opportunity to lead a respected not-for-profit organisation which offers services in support of both industry and academia sponsored clinical trials. Our collaborative projects include proof-of-concept studies, screening studies, Phase II and large multi-national Phase III trials, across several disease areas including pain, pulmonary disease, and cancer, particularly breast cancer.  We model our environment on an academic setting, but have little of the bureaucracy associated with large organisations. Our preferred working model is collaborative with other partners, and we offer independence and flexibility in our approach to trials.

FSS is an Affiliate of Frontier Science and Technology Research Foundation Inc (FSTRF), a not-for-profit Foundation with three offices in the United States (Boston, MA; Amherst, NY and Madison, WI). There is a second Affiliate office in Athens, Greece. All Frontier offices are involved in clinical trials.

FSS is committed to providing continuing education to staff in areas related to their job, and will provide opportunities for staff to attend training courses and workshops.

Overview of Position

The individual appointed will work 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 CDISC SDTM and ADAM datasets and tables, figures and listings (TFLs) against the statistical analysis plan and other specifications.  Other duties will include working with legacy databases and developing new programming for future clinical trials and to support the needs of the current team.

An important component of the work is creation and maintenance of program documentation according to internal standard operating procedures and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice requirements. The position is under the overall direction of the Biostatistics Team Lead.  

FSS is an Affiliate of Frontier Science and Technology Research Foundation Inc (FSTRF), a not-for-profit Foundation with three offices in the United States (Boston, MA; Amherst, NY and Madison, WI). There is a second Affiliate office in Athens, Greece. All Frontier offices are involved in clinical trials.

Prior Experience

The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science, statistics or related discipline, with at least 3 years' relevant experience working as a programmer. Experience working in industry/sponsored clinical environment is desirable. 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 working with version control management, issue tracking software, and Pinnacle21 for CDISC compliance management would be advantageous. Ability to work with products within the standard Microsoft Office suite is key. The individual should be keen to learn new skills and expand their knowledge via self-learning. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated. They should also be able to work independently, show initiative and pay attention to detail and be able to adhere to strict deadlines.

Other

FSS currently has a team of 40 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 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 interview stage, which is 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 and is a one-year contract in the first instance. An extension is subject to availability of work/funding. The start date is negotiable. 

Closing date: Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to appoint at any time.

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