sconsig.htm Job of the Month
Hurry Up!
Career Seeker(s) are sending their resumes in to us before you!

The Cambridge Group Ltd
1175 Post Road East
Westport CT 06880
800-525-3396
Web: www.cambridgegroup.com

SAS Programmer - 1810

Status: Short - term consulting engagement, 40 hrs/week
Length: Initial term: 2 months + extension
Rate: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour ($83,200 - $104,000 annualized)

Design and develop SAS programs to process and analyze clinical trials data. Write SAS programs for analysis of clinical study reports, safety reports, and integrated analysis. Should be proficient in SAS modules BASE, STAT, MACRO and GRAPH, and have the ability to program analysis tables, listings and graphs as needed in a timely manner.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Statistics with 3 to 5 years pharmaceutical experience required.

The Cambridge Group, Ltd. offers our contract employees a cafeteria-style, flexible benefits plan where consultants can choose from:

  • Two different Blue Cross Health Plans
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Long-term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Personal Days
  • Up to 4 weeks of Vacation
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 /yr
  • Section 529 Tax-Deferred College Savings Plan

    • Contact:
    Carolyn Benslimane
    Email:
    800 295-0332

    SAS Programmer II - 1162

    Join this MA based dynamic, growing firm with expertise in claims data analysis and creating valuable information from these analyses for our clients in the pharmaceutical and managed care industries. They seek experienced SAS programmers to join our talented programming team. Candidates must have at least 3-10 years of advanced SAS programming experience working with complex databases. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of SAS/Base and SAS/Macro; SAS/STAT experience is helpful. Experience with UNIX is also a requirement. The ability to write sophisticated, maintainable, and reusable SAS code is essential, as are good oral and written communication abilities and analytical skills. Experience with large databases, healthcare data, and/or a statistical background are preferred. In this role you will analyze and report on data for a diverse range of topics including cost and resource utilization associated with a disease or drug over time, treatment patterns used, and the market dynamics of a particular drug or disease area. Program custom analytic studies from definition of diseases or drug usage and appropriate outcomes through creation of a summary file to production of tables and graphs. Work in a collaborative role with our industry experts to develop and program standard definitions of measures. Work with the programming team to develop and implement reusable programs, macros, and processes. Create and code interactive program modules for systematic use in products, in conjunction with our product development team. You must have the ability to work independently, perform well within the programming team, and within cross-functional teams (i.e., scientific and/or product development). High energy with a can-do attitude and hands-on approach. Detail-oriented with an emphasis on producing high-quality work within deadlines. Willing to take personal responsibility for surfacing and solving issues.

    Contact:
    Traci Palmer
    800 525-3396
    Fax: 202 226-3856
    Email:


    The Cambridge Group Ltd
    1175 Post Road East
    Westport CT 06880
    800-525-3396
    Web: www.cambridgegroup.com

    Clinical SAS Programmer - 1564

    Status: Long-term consulting engagement, 40 hours/week
    Length: Initial term: 3 months + extension
    Rate: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour ($124,800 - $145,600 annualized)

    Provide clinical programming support for Clinical R&D projects individually or as part of a team. Analyze requirements and computer capabilities to design, develop, validate, maintain and document structured programs and systems for clinical research applications in Clinical R&D multi-platform (UNIX, PC, etc.) computing environment. The individual will interface with statisticians, data management, clinical writers, medical personnel, and computer services to support worldwide submissions.

    Project Leadership: Develop project plans for small scale projects, direct the activities of the project team, and monitor and report on project progress to Clinical Programming and client management.

    Analysis: Work with clients to define their business requirements in preparation for developing program solutions. Translate these requirements into technology solutions. Document requirements in preparation for programming.

    Programming: Design and develop small to mid-scale systems, including on-line screens, reports, integration code, etc. to meet the functional requirements agreed to by Clinical Programming and their clients. Complete assigned tasks per defined project plan. Development activities should conform to company technical architecture and SOPs, SPIs, regulatory requirements, and all required documentation and status reports should be provided. Maintenance: Address problems or questions related to production applications. Analyze problems, implement solutions and document.

    Technology R&D: Participate in technology/process assessment teams. Test products as assigned and document results, and provide feedback to management. Process Improvement: Adhere to all company processes and procedures but proactively evaluate these processes and recommend improvements.

    Requirements:

    Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field with relevant experience. Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of programming experience (1-2 years with a Masters degree) in at least one high level language (SAS, SQL, 3GL, 4GL) in a large-scale R&D (UNIX, PC, etc.) computing environment. Competency in database management systems, report writers, statistical software, or graphics packages is desirable. Incumbent possesses sound organization, planning, and problem solving skills. Must have ability to reason quantitatively and abstractly. Prior exposure to a research environment and sound knowledge of Clinical Programming activities would be of added value. Continue education and training through the utilization of in-house resources, information sharing with colleagues, and attending workshops, seminars, and conferences. Programming skills in SAS, SQL, and 3GL or 4GL languages with a sound understanding of clinical data management systems, relational databases, and mainframe/PC application. Understand the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge and relationship of the core disciplines (Forms Design, Data Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Writing, Medical Monitoring, and Information Systems) as they apply to Clinical Programming in a drug development environment. Project management methodology. Solid interpersonal and teamwork skills, including effective writing and verbal communication, attention to detail and organization. Training and presentation skills.

    The Cambridge Group, Ltd. offers our contract employees a cafeteria-style, flexible benefits plan where consultants can choose from:

    -Two different Blue Cross Health Plans
    -Dental Insurance
    -401k
    -Life Insurance & AD&D
    -Long-term Disability
    -Paid Holidays
    -Paid Personal Days
    -Up to 4 weeks of Vacation
    -Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 /yr
    -Section 529 Tax-Deferred College Savings Plan

     Contact:
    Carolyn Benslimane
    Email:
    800 295-0332