Zahir Karim
Senior Statistical Programmer @Kcr
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Statistical Programmer @Kcr
Responsible for all aspects of statistical programming of all relevant studies in KCR portfolio, including standard and analysis datasets specifications and programs; robust and flexible statistical tool macro programs for standard output; data listings, summary reports, tables and figures as specified in Statistical Analysis Plan and TLF shells• Working closely with Biostatistician and study team to ensure quality and timely deliverables as per agreed scope and timelines as well as to maintain good relationship with study team and Sponsor. If required acting as Study Lead for the team of programmers assigned to a study, setting up the programming assignments and monitoring the progress of programmatic tasks throughout the study• Providing input in terms of time, FTE and software requirements for programmatic tasks for studies as requested by Biostatistician• Preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures regarding programmatic tasks including data transfers, database and TLF output programming and database documentation, fulfilling all relevant industry regulations and guidelines. Developing and improving working instructions and guidelines for Statistical Programmers• Developing Programming Plan and Report for conducted studies as per applicable SOPs and in line with Statistical Analysis Plan and TLF shells, including review of the Report provided by statistical programmers• Communicating questions and issues to clients as they arise with regards to requested standards and other programmatic aspects• Responsible for creation of the setup for new studies, including study folder creation and transfer of the required programs, and for archival of the completed studies• Responsible for preparation, review, collection and transfer of the derived database (SDTM and ADaM deliverables withing CDISC standards), including mapping specifications, datasets in required format, dataset programs and documentation (CDISC validator report, SDRG, ADRG, Define.xml)
EDUCATION
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT ZAHIR KARIM
Experienced Statistical Programmer with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Analytical Skills, Economic Policy, Leadership, and Microsoft Excel. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Economics from University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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