Clinical SAS Programmer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 August 2025
LOCATION
Stoke-On-Trent
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

SAS programming CDISC standards SDTMs ADaM SQL Data validation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] LTD is looking for an experienced clinical SAS programmer to join a small yet dynamic team and provide strong technical leadership throughout. As a statistical programmer, you will be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data, thereby helping to produce life-changing treatments. This role provides a dynamic work atmosphere, possibilities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant difference in the field of healthcare. If you're passionate about utilizing your programming skills to drive scientific advancements, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • Develop, test, and maintain SAS programs for data analysis and reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Conduct data manipulation, transformation, and validation using SAS programming language.
  • Perform quality control checks on data outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Create and maintain documentation for SAS programs, including code annotations and user guides.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in SAS programming.

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • Minimum of one year's expertise with SAS programming in the pharmaceutical industry (CRO).
  • Expertise in CDISC standards (SDTMs, ADaM), TLFs production and CRT packages, as well as in regulatory submissions and regulatory defence activities.
  • Programming and validation of statical analysis datasets for phase III clinical trials.
  • Proficient in SAS programming language, including data step programming, macro programming, and SQL queries.
  • Strong knowledge of database design concepts and SQL for data retrieval and manipulation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Description

[Employer hidden] LTD is looking for an experienced clinical SAS programmer to join a small yet dynamic team and provide strong technical leadership throughout. As a statistical programmer, you will be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data, thereby helping to produce life-changing treatments. This role provides a dynamic work atmosphere, possibilities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant difference in the field of healthcare. If you're passionate about utilizing your programming skills to drive scientific advancements, we want to hear from you.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Develop, test, and maintain SAS programs for data analysis and reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Conduct data manipulation, transformation, and validation using SAS programming language.
  • Perform quality control checks on data outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Create and maintain documentation for SAS programs, including code annotations and user guides.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in SAS programming.

Skills

  • Minimum of one year's expertise with SAS programming in the pharmaceutical industry (CRO).
  • Expertise in CDISC standards (SDTMs, ADaM), TLFs production and CRT packages, as well as in regulatory submissions and regulatory defence activities.
  • Programming and validation of statical analysis datasets for phase III clinical trials.
  • Proficient in SAS programming language, including data step programming, macro programming, and SQL queries.
  • Strong knowledge of database design concepts and SQL for data retrieval and manipulation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Location: Stoke On Trent

Additional background:

Experience in Respiratory is desirable, expertise in US/UK/China submissions and previous experience would be ideal.

Personal Qualities:

Candidates should have excellent social skills, be strong team players, and be able to operate well in a global organisation where teams are frequently geographically scattered. You should be able to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a positive, goal-oriented, problem-solving mindset.

You must have strong organisational and communication abilities, as well as the ability to assess and summarise your findings and deliver them confidently. Successful candidates will be able to communicate their subject matter expertise to other specialists and be interested in the use of programming in pharmaceutical development.

If you are a talented SAS Programmer looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Any bachelor degrees in relevant subjects.

Work Location:

In person

How to apply:

*Send your latest resume to : [contact hidden]*

Location

Winton House Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire, ST4 2RW United Kingdom

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 Sat-Sun Closed

Contacts

+44 (0) 1782 817 633[contact hidden]VAT : Available upon request.

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