Scientist, Stat. Programming Hybrid

Position: Scientist, Stat. Programming , Real World Evidence (Hybrid)
* BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Data Science or related field plus 2-4 years programming experience in SAS and/or R
* MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Data Science or related field plus programming experience in SAS and/or R.
* Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively
* Effective written, oral, and presentation skills
* Completes tasks independently, manages timelines
* Experience in SAS and r R programming including data manipulation, or statistical analysis, or graphics or tabulation techniques
* Designs and develops programming algorithms
* Ability to quickly and effectively learn new programming techniques and data structures
* Takes direction effectively and completes programming tasks under the guidance of a senior programmer at a project level
* Demonstrated success in the assurance of quality work
* Willingness to work in an exploratory environment, handling non-standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements
* Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities
* Team oriented with demonstrated history of teamwork and collaboration, enjoying diversity, respect and integrity
* An interest to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on tasks with increasing levels of challenge and responsibility
* An understanding of observational research or statistical terminology and concepts
* Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe observational research and statistical methodology to be programmed
* Knowledge or experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
* Knowledge or experience in design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices
* SAS programming experience including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO; R programming experience including development of functions and packages
* Knowledge of efficiency techniques for manipulating large databases including complex data preprocessing, filtering and manipulation; knowledge of sample strategies for large databases
* Experience with other programming languages or scripting such Python
* Unix operating system experience; SQL experience; systems and database experience
* Working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life cycle (SDLC)
* Experience working with coding systems such as ICD-9, ICD-10, NDC, and LOINC
* Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies
* Experience working in a regulated environment
* Experience in process improvement
* Knowledge of the concepts of data standards such as CDISC ADaM or Common Data Model
* Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements
** Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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