Specialist Programmer, AD

AsaSpecialist Programmer, you will create,supportand implement SAS solutions for differentdata products. This role involves developing SAS code as well as providing the necessary tools and resources for business partners. You willoverseepackaging,maintainingand scaling solutions and code bases with the latest technologies.Due to the nature of the variety of solutions provided within the organizationand thecontinuouslyevolving technology landscape,a flexible mindsettoacquireand put to practice newtoolsor software is highly desirable.A successful candidate will have a record of high-quality delivery,be able to work independently with little supervisionandgoodcollaborationin aglobal teamsetting. They will lead parts of projects and handle risk and expectations in new situations. They will havegood communicationskills and be comfortable working as part of agile sprint and delivery teams.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery,developmentand commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most seriousdiseases. Butwe'remore than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca,we'reproud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here,employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued,energizedandrewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Department – Clinical Data & Insights

TheClinical Data & InsightsTeam is a global team of highly experiencedandskilledprofessionals passionate about deliveringstate of the artservices andsolutionswithin R&D.AI has the potential to transform every step of the R&D pipeline. Through recent advancements intechnology,we are now collectinga large amountofdata, andhave the opportunity toharness that datafor analytics and insight that willhelpdeliver anew generation of medicines thatare capable of addressingtheworld’s most challenging unmet medical needs. The mission of our team is to transform the way R&Duses data,analyticsand AI tostreamline processesand mitigate risks while building operational efficiencies.Toachievethis,we partner withbusiness functions within R&Dto delivercutting-edgecapabilitiesand solutionsthat enablethemtoaccelerate medicines that are safe and effective for patients.

Role

TheSpecialist Programmerwillfocus ondeveloping software solutions using SAS, R, Pythonto derivenew insights, unlock predictive power, and automatedata manipulation. In this role,you’llown the technical delivery and implementation ofSAS solutionswithinClinical Data &Insights.You willwork closely withacommunity of data experts drivingteamcohesion, engagement, morale and sharing of best practices.Competitive candidates will have a proventrack recordof deliveringapplicationsbringingexcellent technical oversight and development of the best coding practices for the team.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership in the aspects ofstatistical programming and SAS.

• In depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and industry best practices for data standards development and implementation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute thesolutionroadmap.

• Stay updated on the latest developments inrelevanttechnologies to ensure ourteamremainsat the forefront of the industry.

• Identifyopportunities for innovation andsolutionoptimization.

• Lead,inspireand be a key part of team development and retention.

• Coachandmentorteammembersin a matrix organization.Lead,inspireand be a key part of team development and retention.

Quality, Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security protocols and best practices to protect sensitive data.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability).

• Implement rigorous testing and quality assurance processes tomaintainhigh product quality.

Documentation and Training:

• Be a champion forhigh standardsto ensure best practicesaredeveloped in the team.

• Create andmaintaindocumentation related totools,processes, and best practices.

• Provide training and support to development teams on platform usage and optimization.

Candidate Knowledge,Skillsand Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major inComputerScience, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience in a related scientific or technical discipline.

• Experience creating SDTM/ADaMspecification and datasets.

• Expertisein 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.

• Proficiencyin 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. 

• Experience with Python, Rdesirable.

• Experience with Groovy Scripting,SnapLogic,SharePoint,Power Automate,Power Apps, Power BIa plus.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from$137,763.20 - $206,644.80. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.