Contract SAS Programmer
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Job Description
Job Title: Contract SAS Programmer (Gene Therapy Ophthalmology)
Job Location: London UK
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Contract
Job Seniority Level: MidSenior level
** PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract position. We able to offer this at either 50% capacity (20 hours per week) or 100% capacity (40 hours per week) **
The Company
AAVantgarde is a clinicalstage international biotechnology company headquartered in Italy. We have developed two cuttingedge AAV vector platforms to overcome DNA cargo limitations targeting Usher syndrome type 1B and Stargardt disease. Founded by the renowned Professor Alberto Auricchio a pioneer in gene therapy our mission is to transform genetic medicine for patients with no current therapeutic options. Join us at AAVantgarde and be a part of our innovative journey to bring the next generation of genetic medicines to those in need.
The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and handson Principal SAS Programmer to join our team in support of a cuttingedge gene therapy clinical trial program in ophthalmology. This role is crucial for the successful execution of our clinical trials and involves advanced programming data management and process optimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAS programming CDISC standards and clinical trial data analysis with the ability to actively contribute to and lead various processdriven initiatives.
In this role you will provide expertlevel programming support for our gene therapy ophthalmology program creating and maintaining SAS programs to clean analyze and report clinical trial data. Ensuring that all programming and reporting follow CDISC standards particularly SDTM and ADaM will be paramount to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will actively contribute to the development and execution of SAS programs to derive analysis datasets tables listings and figures for clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory submissions. Collaboration with crossfunctional teams including biostatistics clinical operations data management and regulatory affairs will be key to driving processes and ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of clinical data.
Leading efforts to ensure data integrity and consistency throughout the clinical trial you will develop validation checks data cleaning scripts and identify and resolve data discrepancies. Your role will also involve providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior programming staff ensuring knowledge transfer and promoting best practices in SAS programming CDISC standards and clinical trial processes. Acting as a change agent you will streamline programming workflows and improve efficiency ensuring alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements. Additionally you will support the preparation of datasets and programming outputs required for regulatory submissions ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards for accuracy completeness and consistency.
Skills and experience required
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field such as Life Sciences Computer Science or Mathematics. You should have a minimum of 810 years of experience in SAS programming within the clinical trials environment with significant experience in gene therapy and ophthalmology clinical trials. Strong expertise in CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards including the creation manipulation and validation of datasets for regulatory submissions is essential. You should have indepth experience with clinical trial data management analysis and reporting and extensive handson programming experience using SAS (BASE STAT MACROS SQL etc.).
Proven expertise in SAS programming for clinical trial data analysis and reporting deep knowledge of CDISC standards and experience in preparing data for regulatory submission to bodies like the FDA and EMA are crucial. A strong understanding of clinical trial design with a particular focus on ophthalmology and gene therapy is also required. You should have the ability to manage complex datasets and lead processdriven initiatives along with excellent problemsolving skills to identify and resolve issues in data processes and timelines. Strong leadership and communication skills with experience mentoring junior programmers and driving crossfunctional collaboration are essential.
Preferred qualifications include experience with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) platforms knowledge of R programming or other statistical tools and familiarity with regulatory submission processes such as eCTD NDA/BLA submissions. Personal attributes that are highly valued include strong leadership abilities the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively high attention to detail and a commitment to data quality and compliance strong initiative with the ability to drive change and process improvement and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
What's in it For You
At AAVantgarde we believe in creating an environment where our employees can thrive. Our flexible working environment allows you to balance work and life effectively. Our central London office just a stone's throw from London Victoria train station offers a prime location with topnotch facilities including a gym coffee shop and a rooftop garden. As a rapidly growing biotech with recent funding there are ample opportunities for career advancement and as we grow so can you. We offer a generous salary bonus pension health insurance through Vitality and income protection ensuring you have the support and resources you need to succeed. Join us and be part of an exciting innovative journey in the world of biotechnology.
Equal Opportunities
At AAVantgarde we are committed to fostering a welcoming collaborative and inclusive environment. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other legally protected characteristics. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Recruitment Policy
AAVantgarde’s HR team leads all recruitment activities for AAVantgarde globally. AAVantgarde will not recognise any notional ownership recruitment companies claim to hold over candidates they present directly to hiring managers without the AAVantgarde HR team’s consent nor any fees the recruitment company may feel are due as a result of this. Unsolicited resumes sent to AAVantgarde from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and AAVantgarde and do not obligate AAVantgarde to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees. If you are interested in becoming a recruitment partner please email the HR team at
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Employment Type
Full Time
