R sig jobs - Oct 2007 - Statistical Programmer (SAS or Splus/R)- Edwards Lifesciences (medical device company) in Irvine, CA

About the Company:

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is a global leader in products and technologies
to treat advanced cardiovascular disease, the global leader in acute hemodynamic
monitoring and the number-one heart valve company in the world.  Headquartered
in Irvine, California, Edwards has more than 5,000 employees worldwide, selling
medical technologies in more than 100 countries.  Edwards Lifesciences leverages
its research, design, development and marketing expertise through five main
product categories: Heart Valve Therapy, Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery,
Vascular Therapy, and Percutaneous Heart Valve Interventions.

For us, saving lives is not just a slogan; it's what we do. From developing
devices that keep a heart pumping to creating new technology that monitor vital
signs in the critical care setting, we help ensure that patients not only wake
up the next morning, but also regain their activity.



Opportunity Snapshot:

Be a part of a dynamic biostatistical group using the latest statistical and
programming techniques to collaborate in industry-leading cardiovascular
research.  Use your skills to manage, analyze, and present clinical data from
trials involving heart valve repair/replacement, peripheral vascular
interventions, and critical care monitoring.  Take this opportunity to be a part
of an exciting company on the cutting edge of the fight against heart disease!


Responsibilities:
* Develop, test, validate, document, maintain and execute programs in SAS or
Splus/R in the Clinical Affairs department.
* Prepare, document, and review data listings, summary tables, and graphs for
inclusion in clinical reports or presentations.
* Collaborate with senior statisticians to prepare analysis datasets. Ensure
analysis data and programming code meet regulatory and company standards and are
consistently structured to permit efficient programming, reporting, and review.
* Work with company team members and respond to data requests.
* Perform quality assurance procedures on statistical data and programs.

Requirements:
* Minimum of three (3) years of solid full-time SAS programming experience,
ideally with clinical data. Senior Statistical Programmers require a minimum of
five (5) years full-time SAS experience in the clinical environment.
* BS or MS degree, in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science. A
Master's degree in statistics is preferred.
* Knowledge of UNIX and Windows operating systems required.
* Good oral and written communication skills essential.
* In order to be considered for this position you must be authorized to work in
the United States, sponsorship will not be provided for this opportunity.


How to apply:
At Edwards Lifesciences, we want you to have as much information as possible
before making an important career decision. To find out more about this role and
the opportunity it offers, please visit our website:

www.edwards.com

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Janine Long
Recruiter
Global Talent Acquisition
Edwards Lifesciences
949.250.3413 office
949.250.3487 fax
janine_long at edwards.com
www.edwards.com