Biostatistician SAS Programming II

• Contract

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

The contractor statistician, reporting to the manager of the group, will perform and carry out statistical operations supporting early phase clinical trials. The work includes mainly performing data review and statistical analysis, contributing to the statistical components of clinical study reports, participating in clinical study team meetings, and collaborating with study team members (study clinician, trial manager, data manager, clinical pharmacologist, pharmacokineticists, etc.)

on any study related statistical activities. As needed, he/she may lead or participate in the development of SAP and TLG shells, validating analysis programs according to the SAP.

Qualifications:

A MS degree in statistics or biostatistics with 2+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required; experience in Phase 1 trials is preferred. The candidate should be proficient in SAS programming (e.g., Data steps, PROC ANCOVA, PROC MIXED, PROC GPLOT, etc.), have good communication skills, pay attention to details, be able to manage tasks and deliverables with agreed timelines in mind, and work well in a team environment.