The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a SAS Programmer in Cambridge, MA.

Role Description

Statistical leader in the cross-functional development team of one compound/indication
Statistical expertise to the development strategy, decision making and interpretation of the data generated through the clinical development program, embracing excellence and innovation among quantitative methods
Closely collaborate with program partners and stakeholders to deliver on-time the statistical deliverables for all clinical trials and/or HA submissions of one compound/indication
Report to a disease area team leader, within the Biostatistics and Statistical Modelling organisation
Carry out functional responsibilities in accordance with applicable company guidelines and regulatory requirements

Skills & Requirements

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Master or doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Statistics or related field with a minimum of 6 years experience (which may include doctoral research in field of biostatistics)
Expertise in drug development in a regulatory environment, with a demonstrated track record of advanced knowledge of biostatistics and strong command of its application to clinical trials
Experience in clinical trial design and scenario-planning
Extensive experience in the Pharma or Biotech environment
Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, implement and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical trials
Expertise in Bayesian statistics
Proficient in statistical software (SAS and/or R);
Able to collaborate with program partners and stakeholders to deliver on the statistical deliverables for one or more clinical trials
Clearly explain complex statistical concepts in written and spoken English and not afraid to contribute and speak up when necessary
Team-player with focused attitude
Able to work autonomously as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a dynamic surrounding of a fast growing biotech company with challenging timelines

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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