Work Experience :4 Years and 3 months as Statistical SAS Programmer in the Clincial Pharma Industry.
Companies Worked : Worked in 3 renowed companies :
1) Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Limited.
2) IQVIA India Pvt Limited
3) Cytel Statistical and Software Pvt Limited.
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ABDI RASHID Mobile: +91-7760564013
Email: rashid.abdi1@gmail.com
Summary
Currently working as Statistical Programmer in Cytel Statistical and Software Private Ltd.
4 years of Work Experience in Base SAS Programming in Clinical Domain.
Possess knowledge of SAS programming techniques and programs (SAS 9.2 and SAS EG
(Enterprise Guide)).
Programming experience in SAS/BASE. Proficient with DATA Step manipulation, PROC FREQ,
PROC SORT, PROC TRANSPOSE, PROC Means etc.
Have acquired knowledge on SAS data manipulation techniques such as MERGE, SET and
RETAIN and SAS Dataset options such as KEEP, DROP and RENAME.
Familiarity in usage of SAS functions like CAT, SUBSTR, and TRANWARD, INDEX, SCAN etc.
Looking for an opportunity to gain experience in CDISC (ADAM Standards) and TLF
Programming.
Working Currently on SDTM Standards.
Worked on SAS programming for Phase-1 Phase -2 and Phase-4 clinical Trials.
Hands on Experience in Derived Datasets Specification Creation and Derived
Dataset Programming
Hands on Experience in creating Jreview Specifications and Tables, Listings,
Figures and Patient Profiles through Jreview tool which are submitted to Medical
Monitoring Committee for Safety Analysis Purpose
Personal Attributes and Strength
Enthusiastic, Proactive and Eager to learn and improve upon new technical skills and
concepts.
Open to new ideas and always seeking new domain knowledge.
Sincere, hardworking determined and committed.
Level-headed and calm, able to work efficiently in high-stress situations with
imminent deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to relate relevant
information to appropriate personnel.
Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent team player with high level of personal initiatives and good communication
skills
Professional Work Experience
A) Cytel Statistical Software & Services Pvt Ltd.
Position: Statistical Programmer
Duration:1stOctober 2019 - Present
B) IQVIA Research Pvt Limited, Bangalore.
Position: Associate Statistical Programmer.
Duration: 20th Feb 2017 to 20th September 2019.
C) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bangalore.
Position: Contingent worker (Contract Worker-Internship) SAS.
Duration: 10th January 2016 to 31st January 2017.
Work Responsibilities:
Worked on Understanding of SAP (Statistical Analysis Plan), Protocol, CRF to create
the required variables for creation of datasets, tables and listings for Analysis and
Reporting purpose in GSK Standards while at GSK.
Also have experience in reading through SAP (Statistical Analysis Plan), Protocol, e-
CRF,DTS (Data Transfer Specifications), MMP (Medical Monitoring Plan) which
need to be referred for creating Derived Data Specifications from Raw Datasets (Raw
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Clinical Data) and performing Derived Datasets Programming,uploading
Programmed Derived Datasets onto Jreview tool with the purpose of creating Jreview
Objects (Patient Profiles, Listings and Tables) which will be used for Safety
Monitoring analysis of the treatment drug by medical reviewers and Safety
Monitoring Committee (SMC) while at IQVIA
Working Currently on SDTM eCRF Annotation, SDTM Specification creation and
Development of SDTM domains using SAS Programming in Cytel for Clinical
Trials.
Qualifications
Degree Institution Batch Result Class
MSc, Bioinformatics &
Applied Biotechnology
IBAB, Bangalore 2015 70% First Class
BTech, Bioinformatics Dr. D Y Patil Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics Institute, Pune
2012 70% First Class
CGPA=8.01
Senior Secondary,
(CBSE)
Gurukul Senior Secondary School,
Guwahati, Assam
2008 72% First Class
Matriculation (ICSE) The Assam Valley School Tezpur, Assam 2006 86% First Class
Proficiency/Skills
IT-Skills/Computer
Operating Systems: Windows and Linux
Programming skills:
Comfortable in programming with Base SAS 9.4 and SAS Enterprise Guide.
Possess Theoretical Knowledge of Clinical SDTM Domains.
Skilled with MS Office and Excel.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Pharmaceutical Industry Conference and Workshops: -
Attended PHUSE-Connect SDE (Single Day Event) Conference held in Bangalore on May
2018 and July 2019.
Attended Bios -School SDTM module 10-day workshop in IQVIA from 15th October 2018
till 26th October 2018
Attended 2-day Cytel workshop on SDTM held on 22nd Nov2019 and 23rd Nov 2019.
Extra-curricular Activities
Participated in Four Bengaluru 10 Km Races organized by NEB Sports
Represented State in National-level Archery competition.
Represented District in State-level Horse riding competition.
Took part in various plays/dramas in primary and senior secondary level.
Organized and managed cultural fest in Undergraduate and Post graduate college.
Part of school choir during secondary and senior secondary school
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Personal Details
DOB: 20th December 1989 Gender: Male
Permanent Address: C/o Haroonur Rashid, House No: 14, H.M.K Road, Islampur,
Guwahati, Assam-781007.
Local Address: Room Number F4, First Floor, Ankama Regency, Doddenakunddi,
Lake View Road.
Bangalore - 560037
Temporary Address:
Flat No :101, SGR Residency,
Balaji Enclave Layout, Doddanekundi,
Bangalore :560037
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Date: March 2020
Place: Bangalore
(ABDI RASHID)