Key Responsibilities The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based on current business needs.

Technical:

- Create a requirements file detailing the functionality of a macro giving descriptions of inputs, parameters, and outputs.
- Fill out a test case file detaining all the test case scenarios for a macro where each test case tests for correct parameter inputs, input file formats, or outputs.
- Build test case programs based on the test case file to validate macros following department standards for naming conventions for inputs and outputs.
- Communicate effectively through the test case file with the developer to fix the macro based on the test cases.
- Perform a peer review of macro code to make sure macro meets department coding guidelines.
- Validate a macro requirements document to verify the macro requirements meet the department standards and properly describe the purpose, parameters, inputs, outputs, and logic needed to derive the output.
- Understand how to construct a macro to achieve a task that follows the department programming style standards. A global department level macro would be preferred.
- Must be comfortable with following department standards to construct macros, requirements files, and validation files.
- Knowledge of basic and advanced macro syntax.
- A deep understanding of SAS. Certification in Advanced SAS Programming would be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of PROC SQL and data joins is needed.
- Ability to create reports and utilities for process improvement.
- Understanding of R, Python,



and any future programming languages as needed.
- Ability to find coding examples quickly through Web searches and AI searched to help to create a macro.
- Ability to interact with a developer and clinical experts to understand the functionality of a macro.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize macro programs for performance and reliability.
- Develop robust error-handling and validation routines within macros.

People Management:

- Line management of statisticians, programmers and other technical staff. Accountable for overall performance of direct reports
- Provide coaching and mentoring of staff to achieve “excellence”. Direct employee career development and ensure line reports receive appropriate training to perform their day-to-day jobs
- Interview and effectively on-board and integrate current staff members
- Provide programming technical leadership and coaching

Project Management:

Oversight of key client projects/portfolios. To include:

- Being Veramed Project Manager on client accounts and projects
- Maintain the project plan
- Proactive management of resource, scope change and risks
- Manage the delivery of projects to budget
- Manage client expectations and issue resolution





General:

- Lead internal and client study, project and cross functional team meetings effectively
- Present study updates internally and at client meetings
- Share scientific, technical and practical knowledge within the team and with colleagues
- Perform work in full compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, company policies, procedures, and training
- Build effective collaborative working relationships with internal and client team members
- Ensure learnings are shared across projects or studies
- Develop and provide internal technical training where appropriate
- Lead process improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualification Requirements

- BSc, MSc or PhD in numerical discipline (or relevant equivalent industry experience)
- At least 5 years of relevant industry experience

Other Information/Additional Requirements

- Understanding of clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints and study designs
- Awareness of industry and project standards & ICH guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal/teamwork skills for effective interactions
- Proficiency in data handling using SAS or other statistical software (e.g. R)
- Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables
- Demonstrated problem solving ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and/or people

📌 Senior/ Principal Programmer (Macros/Automation Programming) (India)
🏢 Veramed
📍 India