Lead SAS Programmer, Clinical Data Scientist (Hybrid)

Key Skills

Biostatistics, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Data science techniques, Database, Design, Leadership, R Programming, SAS, Statistics

Job Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Who we want

• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate. 
• Data managers. People who enjoy compiling, organizing, and consolidating large volumes of data and reports.
• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues. 

We are currently seeking a Lead SAS Programmer, Clinical Data Scientist to join our Joint Replacement Division, this is Hybrid or Onsite in Mahwah, New Jersey.

What you will do

As the Lead SAS Programmer, you will be responsible for implementation of SAS programming in support of clinical trials, including: generation of data tables, listings and reports using SAS; independent validation of statistical programming; assisting in the preparation of statistical analysis plans; contribution to statistical section of clinical trial protocols; generation of real-world evidence from various data sources, and supporting new and ongoing clinical research initiatives. Ensure timely delivery of tables, listing, and summaries requested by users using SAS.

• Ensure timely delivery of tables, listing, and summaries requested by users using SAS.
• Develop SAS programs to generate clinical evidence from Real-world data sources (e.g., national registries, hospital registry, commercial datasets, etc.)
• Periodically review and report on data trends and cleanliness. Do meta-analysis of data across studies to support business needs.
• Provide programming and statistical analysis support for FDA annual/final submission, post marketing study reports, EU MDR submission, ODEP rating submissions, and publication in professional journals.
• Support publications by providing reports and statistical analyses to researchers and Investigators.
• Interface with biostatistician as needed for complex analyses to support publications and reports.
• Provide input and review statistical analysis plan (e.g., specifications of analysis data sets, pooled data sets, listing, summaries, figures, and tables) for Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical studies, post-marketing studies, and other Real-world clinical trials
• Creation study reporting using RAVE reporting functions, BO4, and SAS/R
• Validation study summary report using SAS or R
• Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process reengineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics’ continuous improvement and global clinical initiatives.

What you need

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) required preferred in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of SAS programming experience with 2+ years in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated SAS report programming skills and be able to independently handle in-house SAS related requests.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of statistical methods and principles that are commonly used in clinical trials and be able to assist biostatistician conducting data analysis.
• Working knowledge of data processing, database design and organization in clinical data environment.
• Basic knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Standard operation procedures (SOP) as they apply to clinical studies.
• Ability to think analytically, have the basic ability to process scientific and medical data, with the ability to multi-task. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, have strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Motivated, self-starter that has a certain degree of creative thinking.
• Results oriented and able to balance multiple projects to achieve deliverables within established timelines.
• Technical aptitude, attentiveness to detail, ability/willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team, and strong customer service orientation.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal