Sr Associate Biostatistical Programming - NB50278304 - California or Washington

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.. Provide support to (mentor) more junior programmers. Participate in process improvement initiatives within Biostatistical Programming. Assist in the review of key study-related documents produced by other functions (e.g. CRF, Data Management Plan etc). Write, test and validate software programs to produce SDF and analysis datasets and TLGs for inclusion within CSRs, ISS / ISE, publications and other communications. Perform QC checking of software programs written by another programmer. Manage software development, testing & release in a Unix environment. Understand and execute department-level, program-level and study-level macros and utilities. Write, test, validate program-level and study-level macros and utilities. Interface with outsourcing partners and vendors at project level. Assist in the review of Amgen Policies, SOPs and other controlled documents. Assist with study and systems audits by Amgen CQA and external bodies, and respond to audit questions and findings. Provide input to and participate in intra-departmental and global Biostatistics meetings. Promote and communicate awareness of biostatistical programming and the role of the Biostatistics department (internal/external; scientific/process). Contribute to the continuous improvement of Global Biostatistics and DevelopmentBS/BSc or higher degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Life Sciences Minimum 3 years of career experienceBiostatistical Programming using the SAS SystemPreferred Qualifications. Clinical Trials knowledge within Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Public Health setting in Industry, Government or Academia. Drug Development knowledge (Pre-clinical Development, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs). Fundamentals of Project Planning and ManagementNOTE: This position could be filled in either Thousand Oaks or S. San Francisco, CA Amgen is the leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. Our mission is to serve patients. We foster a culture of innovation, using our expertise in advanced science and technology to find new and better medicines to fight serious illness. For more information about Amgen, our visionary science, and our powerful medicines, visit: www.amgen.com Company: Amgen Inc Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91319 Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Reference Code: 50278304