Responsible for the translation of the SAP into programming specifications for analysis data model (ADaM) datasets
Review and provide input on key study-related documents produced by other functions, such as case report forms, data management plan, statistical analysis plan and TFL specifications
Responsible for the development, review, validation, and execution of SAS programs to generate standard (SDTM and ADaM) and non-standards (custom study specific) datasets as defined in specifications documents
Responsible for the development, review, validation, and execution of SAS programs to generate presentation-ready outputs (i.e., Tables, Figures, and Listings), as defined in the statistical analysis plan
Review of statistical output and clinical study reports
Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all work completed for the project.
Communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary project team and external resources to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget
Responsible for accuracy and reliability of results. Function as study lead programmer on one or more clinical trials:
Provide guidance in programming for analysis tables/figures, appropriate procedure/method selection for advance statistical analyses
Ensure all programming activities on the study adhere to required standards
Provide input to and participate in team meetings
Work closely with the client and project statisticians to ensure that all project milestones are communicated, tracked, and delivered within agreed upon planned timelines
Carry out all activities according to company SOPs working within the framework of the Quality Management System and to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Adapts to changing circumstances, policies, work assignments, and/or team members.
Able to multi-task and prioritize workload with limited supervision
InVentiv Health
Sr. Statistical SAS Programmer
05.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
Act as the Sr. statistical programmer and coordinate, manage all statistical programming activities.
Provide statistical programming liaison with the client and input for SAPs.
Create and maintain programming tracking documentation.
Create, test and maintain SAS programs for clinical studies.
Generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan.
Generate outputs and reports to support other departments.
Deliver ad hoc requests in fast paced medical affair team.
Perform validation on computer-generated output to verify accuracy.
Create TFLs from raw data
Perform critical data checks for the data base lock
Transfer of deliverables.
Following departmental SOPs, OGs and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH).
PPD
Statistical SAS Programmer
08.2013 - 05.2016
Job overview
Used CDISC standards and created DDS (Data Definition Specifications) for SDTM and ADaM datasets and wrote SAS programs accordingly
Used lookup tables to assign controlled terminology across different studies.
Created macros for reporting and coding of complex data analysis logic like, Windowing and LOCF
Collaborated in programming for ISS (Integrated Summary of Safety)
Worked closely with Biostatistician consultant and Data Management groups to ensure project operated smoothly
Produced tables, listing and graphs and derived analysis datasets according to SAP
Created transport files (XPT files) for submission to FDA
Managed deadlines and progress of the study using trackers
Produced Safety and Efficacy TLF (Table Listing and Figures) as per SAP (Statistical Analysis Plan) and Mock Shells.
Annotated (Case Report Form) to Version 1.1 and 1.2 of SDTM standards
Education
Maharshi Dayanand University
Bachelor Degree from Education (B.ED.)
University of Delhi
Bachelor Degree from Arts (B.A.)
Skills
Clinical SAS programming skills
Dataset creation and analysis
Data validation expertise
Study design understanding
Statistical analysis plans knowledge
CRF annotation proficiency
SDTM/ADaM specification writing
Macro development for consistency
Quality control processes in datasets
SAS experience in UNIX/Windows environments
Project handling under changing priorities
Customized report generation
Certification
Certification in Clinical SAS Programming SAS Global Certification, USA
Base and Advance SAS Programming Wake Tech Community College, USA
Base and Intermediate SQL
Introduction to Java
Microsoft Office Application Certificate (Word, Access, Excel)