**Sponsor-dedicated:**
Working fully embedded within one of our pharmaceutical clients, with the support of Cytel right behind you, you'll be at the heart of our client's innovation.
As a Tools and Standards Specialist you will be dedicated to one of our general pharmaceutical clients; a company that is driving the next generation of patient treatment, where individuals are empowered to work with autonomy and ownership.
This is an exciting time to be a part of this new program.
**Position Overview:**
This position reports to the Director, Biostatistics and Programming in the FSP Services business unit in Cytel.
The Tools and Standards Specialist will have a background in Statistical Programming using SAS as well as experience participating and leading in standardization and automation.
We are looking for a highly experienced and technically skilled specialist who can convert their knowledge into tools that help make reporting of data from clinical trials and projects more efficient with high quality.
**As a Tools and Standards Specialist, your responsibilities will include:**
+ Participate in developing and maintaining **our client's** **Statistical Computing Environment (SCE)**.
This may include standard setups but also customized **Visual Studio Code extensions**
+ Developing and maintaining **solutions in SAS**, potentially also expanding into **R** or **Python**.
+ Contributing to **workflow automation in compliance with CDISC standards** for ADaM, SDTM datasets and the production of tables, listings and figures (TLF).
+ Designing and implementing **applications and other tools for internal use** in support of improved and scalable processes.
+ Create **proof-of-concept models** to demonstrate innovative new ideas.
+ Work with cross-functional teams; identify opportunities to drive automation and efficient operations.
**Here at Cytel we want our employees to succeed and we enable this success through consistent training, development and support.
To be successful in this position you will have:**
+ **At least 8 years of SAS programming** experience in a drug development setting.
+ **Having worked on large and complex projects** that involve collaboration across different functions.
+ Strong experience with Statistical Computing platforms.
+ **High sense of accountability while working indepently**, with minimal need for supervision.
+ Good Team Player and Driver capabilities
+ Deep knowledge of **CDISC ADaM and SDTM** standards.
+ Experience producing **Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)**.
+ Experience and skill in **application development and automation**.
+ Experience with **Git** for collaboration and version control.
+ Experience leading **proof-of-concept applications** and interacting with various stakeholders.
+ A flexible and creative mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
+ Being proactive and having the desire to **improve upon the existing processes**.
**Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)**
+ Familiarity with other programming languages such as **Python**.
+ Familiarity with **Domino Data Lab**
Cytel Inc.
is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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