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Sharija Peethambaran

Sharija Peethambaran

Trivandrum,India

Summary

Experienced SAS Programming Lead with extensive experience in clinical trial data analysis and statistical programming. Skilled in developing analysis datasets, safety tables, and listings, with expertise in Define.xml, dataset specifications, and reviewer’s guides (SDRG & ADRG). Proven ability to lead and mentor SAS programming teams, ensuring high-quality output and compliance with CDISC (SDTM, ADaM) standards.

Strong background in resource planning, quality assurance, and process improvement, collaborating with global teams (US/EU) to streamline programming workflows. Adept at managing project timelines, training SAS programmers, and enhancing best practices for clinical programming. Passionate about technical leadership, team development, and innovation in statistical programming.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

SAS Team Lead

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
Trivandrum, India
07.2022 - Current

Clinical SAS Team Lead with extensive experience in clinical data analysis, statistical programming, and regulatory submissions within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Skilled in SAS programming, CDISC standards (SDTM & ADaM), and statistical reporting, ensuring compliance with FDA and PMDA. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, optimize workflows, and collaborate with biostatisticians, data managers, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality clinical trial reports and analyses. Strong background in process improvement, and cross-functional team coordination to drive efficiency and accuracy in clinical data programming.

Senior SAS Programmer II

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
Trivandrum, India
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Develop analysis datasets, listings, and summary tables primarily for clinical trials.
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and validation of all output.
  • Work on complex programming assignments and provide guidance to junior team members.
  • Track project progress and address validation comments.
  • Attend team meetings and suggest process improvements.
  • Help optimize SAS software usage within the team.
  • Identify training needs and mentor junior programmers.
  • Act as a technical consultant for SAS-related issues.
  • Lead process improvements and implement better methodologies for programming.
  • Work with management to ensure the SAS team is aligned with business goals.
  • Maintain study documentation as per company policies.
  • Stay updated with industry trends via literature reviews and professional networks.

Senior SAS Programmer I

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
Trivandrum, INDIA
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Develops SAS programs for analysis datasets, listings, and safety summary tables.
  • Works on complex SAS programming across multiple studies and ensures validation.
  • Provides project tracking updates and documents programming activities.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert within the Indian SAS team.
  • Mentors and trains junior programmers up to SAS Programmer II level.
  • Collaborates with US/EU statistical programming teams to improve processes.

SAS Programmer II

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
Trivandrum, INDIA
04.2016 - 03.2019
  • Develops SAS programs for analysis datasets, listings, and safety summary tables.
  • Works on complex SAS programming across multiple studies and ensures validation.
  • Provides project tracking updates and documents programming activities.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert within the Indian SAS team.
  • Collaborates with US/EU statistical programming teams to improve processes.

SAS Programmer I

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
Trivandrum, INDIA
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Develops SAS programs for analysis datasets, listings, and safety summary tables.
  • Works on complex SAS programming across multiple studies and ensures validation.
  • Provides project tracking updates and documents programming activities.
  • Mentors and trains junior programmers up to SAS Programmer II level.
  • Collaborates with US/EU statistical programming teams to improve processes.

Asst. SAS Programmer

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
Trivandrum, INDIA
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Supports the development of SAS programs for analysis datasets, listings, and tables.
  • Assists in data validation, debugging, and documentation of programming activities.
  • Works under supervision to ensure accuracy and consistency of outputs.
  • Collaborates with senior programmers and global teams to gain hands-on experience.
  • Learns and applies SAS best practices in clinical trial data analysis.

Trainee Asst. SAS Programmer

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
Trivandrum, INDIA
07.2013 - 12.2013
  • Supports the development of SAS programs for analysis datasets, listings, and tables.
  • Assists in data validation, debugging, and documentation of programming activities.
  • Works under supervision to ensure accuracy and consistency of outputs.
  • Collaborates with senior programmers and global teams to gain hands-on experience.
  • Learns and applies SAS best practices in clinical trial data analysis.

Education

Master of Science - Statistics

Maharajas College
Ernakulam, Kerala
06.2011 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Union Christian College
Aluva, Kerala
06.2008 - 04.2011

Diploma - Software Engineer

NIIT
North Paravoor, Kerala
06.2008 - 03.2011

Skills

  • Currently working as a SAS Team Lead with extensive experience in clinical domains
  • Expertise in SDTM, ADaM, Pinnacle 21 (P21E), and regulatory compliance
  • Skilled in developing and validating analysis datasets, safety tables, and clinical reports
  • Strong leadership in mentoring SAS programmers and optimizing programming workflows
  • Developed definexml files, created Dataset Specifications, and Reviewer's guide (SDRG and ADRG), and designed aCRFs following technical conformance guidelines

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Intermediate

Accomplishments

    Secured 1st Rank in M.Sc. Statistics in MG University Examination.

Timeline

SAS Team Lead

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Senior SAS Programmer II

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 07.2022

Senior SAS Programmer I

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2021

SAS Programmer II

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2019

SAS Programmer I

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2016

Asst. SAS Programmer

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2015

Trainee Asst. SAS Programmer

ICON Clinical Research Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Statistics

Maharajas College
06.2011 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Union Christian College
06.2008 - 04.2011

Diploma - Software Engineer

NIIT
06.2008 - 03.2011
Sharija Peethambaran