Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?
Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care.
Who we are:
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.
ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click .
Who we are looking for:
Are you a skilled statistical programmer looking to make a difference in the oncology field? Join ASCO's Research and Analysis Division as a Clinical Trials Data Programmer and provide programming support for multi-site clinical trials.
If you're looking for a rewarding career in clinical research, apply now!
This position is funded through collaborators that have committed to support the study. Continuation of this position therefore is contingent upon funding being available.
Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
Prepare and adhere to SOPs for data management, monitoring, and reporting activities
Implement and monitor data transmissions and data integrity checks
Perform editing and auditing of study databases to ensure accuracy and completeness
Implement procedures to validate study data. Maintain documentation of editing and auditing processes
Prepare and implement study management, site monitoring reports, and reports for committees
Conduct database management by processing documentation, as well as performing code review
Collaborate with Study Manager in data management functions and analyses, as required
Create and update analysis databases; maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails
Oversee ad hoc programming requirements and collaborate with Study Manager in tasks requiring programming
Develop and maintain statistical reports by writing SAS programs, macros and routines for use by Study Manager and other team members
Communicate with the ASCO IMT Staff and Administrative staff relating to systems and administrative details as needed. Participate in general staff meetings or study-specific meetings as required
Conduct statistical analyses for the study, as needed
Assist with manuscript preparation
Required Education and Experience
BA/BS degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field
3 - 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics or a related field with a minimum of two years of relevant experience
Prior experience working in clinical trials or healthcare setting
Highly experienced and skilled in SAS programming
Skilled with SAS schedule manager and automation of output, macros, reporting via tables, figures
Preferred Education and Experience
5 years of related experience
Experience in R programming
Experience connecting to REDCap APIs in SAS
Competencies
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to anticipate and solve problems independently
Excellent technical writing skills for program documentation
Ability to work well collaboratively as part of a team and independently
Excellent communication skills, including written, with the ability to clearly convey and receive information
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
ADA/Physical Requirements
Extended periods seated or standing at a desk
High use of computer and other office technology equipment
Travel
No travel required
Generous Benefits Package:
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.