ICOS Corporation, based in Seattle, Washington, has spent more than a decade building a world-class research and development organization. ICOS' lead product, Cialis® (tadalifil), for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, recently received US FDA approval and is currently launched in over 50 countries worldwide. ICOS is committed to advancing science in the areas of protein based and small molecule therapeutics.

As a clinical programmer, you'll collaborate with biostatisticians and other research personnel in the analyses of clinical trials.

Responsibilities include: - Reviewing all table specifications and producing table shells for CSR final listings, summaries and graphical figures - Designing and develop generalized reporting programs and macros - Validating program output - Documenting and archiving results - Coordinating outsourced 3rd party DSMB reporting; validating clinical reporting data transfers - Exploring relevance of CDISC standards and XML requirements of electronic submissions to the FDA - Contributing to and supporting programming standards within Biometrics

Requirements include: - 3+ years of scientific programming experience, using SAS and other packages for statistical summaries and analyses - 2+ years of relevant experience in clinical trials reporting using multiple features of SAS in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry - Demonstrated knowledge of clinical data structures, algorithmic design, relational database design and technical project planning - Masters in Computer Science, Statistics or natural sciences and 3+ years relevant experience or Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics or natural sciences and 4+ years of relevant experience

Other required attributes: - Ability to use personal computer 6-8 hours / day - Ability to work independently and creatively on multiple clinical study reporting projects - Attention to technical details and interest in learning new techniques - Ability to document clearly and communicate orally in group meetings

- Ability to liaise with other technical staff and consultants

Pluses include: Knowledge of PC level programming and communication between platforms

ICOS offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement.

The employee benefit package includes: - Education assistance and continuing education opportunities - Medical, dental, life, disability, long-term care insurance - 401(k) plan and stock options - Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays - Automobile purchase, Barnes & Noble, Dell and fitness club discount programs - Auto, homeowner and rental insurance discount programs - Credit union and Costco memberships - On-site early education program to serve employee's children - Ergonomic offices - Casual dress, company mixers, organized sports teams - Annual golf tournament, company picnic and children's holiday "cookie party" - On-site dry cleaning services, financial planning/counseling services and flu shots

To learn more about ICOS' employee benefits, work environment, philosophies, attributes, financial information and exciting research projects, visit www.ICOS.com.

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your updated resume to webresearch@qwest.net ASAP. If you are not interested in this position, but know others who may be, please do not hesitate to forward this information to them.

Thanks for you time and consideration!

Deb Hester webresearch@qwest.net ICOS Recruiting Team (866) 324-0705 (toll-free)