Job Description
The Sr. Programmer/Analyst provides direct programming support as well as mentoring for projects conducted within the Pharma group.
POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES:
· Work closely with project team members (Analysts, Research Leaders, Account Managers, Research Assistants, Statisticians) to complete research projects that will meet clients' needs.
· Using report templates, analysis plans and/or project specifications, write SAS DATA STEPs, PROCEDUREs, and MACROs to retrieve "raw" study databases, create summarized patient or hospital discharge level datasets, generate diagnostics and frequencies, and populate Microsoft Excel-ready output tables. Perform statistical testing as required by the project Leader.
· Review and debug SAS code. Perform data investigation on diagnostic, descriptive, and statistical output during course of research project. Suggest and implement changes in methodology based on output review.
· Direct and mentor more junior Programmer/Analyst staff to perform portions of modular project programming process including: FORMAT preparation for clinical reference files, DATASTEP programming to extract data, and MACRO creation to output results in appropriate formats.
· Generate ad hoc query results to support new business development.Support training for new hires.
Salary:
Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Industry:
BPO, Call Centre, ITeS
Functional Area:
Application Programming, Maintenance
Role Category:
Programming & Design
Role:
Software Developer
Keyskills:
Senior Specialist, SAS, SAS Programming, UNIX, ORACLE, INFORMIX, Solving Technical Problem, Project Programming
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
(UG - B.Tech/B.E. - Computers) AND (PG - Any PG Course)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree in health or computer sciences discipline; graduate level training desirable.
· Minimum 4+ years SAS programming experience (focus on healthcare/pharmaceutical data); additional database experience desirable.
· Ability to work in a variety of computing environments and with a variety of data structures including PC, UNIX, ORACLE, INFORMIX.
· Experience analyzing and solving complex technical problems.
· Ability to identify data issues and evaluate impact.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization and with external clients.
· Proven mentorship skills.
· Time management skills for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while completing work within allocated time frames and Significant experience using Microsoft Applications: Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Company Profile
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com.
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