Associate Director, Specialist Programmer

AstraZeneca

Durham, NC, US
Base: $137,763.20 - $206,644.80; bonus/equity: sho...
Hybrid (3 days in office + 2 days from home)
Sas programming expertise including base and macro
8+ years relevant experience in statistical programming
Sdtm/adam specification and dataset creation
AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director, Specialist Programmer in Durham, NC, who will play a pivotal role in developing software solutions to enhance data analytics within their Clinical Data & Insights Team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in SAS programming, data analysis, and a collaborative mindset, along with a strong ability to mentor and lead projects

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing software solutions using SAS, R, and Python to unlock predictive power and automate data manipulation within the Clinical Data & Insights team.
  • Candidates will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, and mentor team members in a global matrix organization.
  • The position offers a competitive base pay ranging from $137,763.20 to $206,644.80 along with short-term incentives, equity-based long-term programs, and comprehensive health benefits.

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AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director, Specialist Programmer in Durham, NC, who will play a pivotal role in developing software solutions to enhance data analytics within their Clinical Data & Insights Team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in SAS programming, data analysis, and a collaborative mindset, along with a strong ability to mentor and lead projects.

Salary

Base: $137,763.20 - $206,644.80; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program available; Benefits: Qualified retirement program (401k), paid vacation/holidays, leaves, medical, dental, vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SAS programming expertise including Base and Macro
  • 8+ years relevant experience in statistical programming
  • SDTM/ADaM specification and dataset creation
  • Technical leadership in SAS, R, or Python
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Python, R, and open-source technologies
  • Familiarity with Groovy Scripting and SnapLogic
  • Flexible mindset for acquiring new tools
  • Experience with Power BI and Power Automate
  • Ability to work independently in agile teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in statistical programming
  • Expertise in creating SDTM/ADaM datasets
  • Proficiency in SAS/Base, SAS/Lifetest, SAS/Macro, SAS/Graph, SAS/SQL, SAS/ODS, SAS/STAT, SAS/Connect, and SAS Access

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