Carol Matthews

As the head of ARA’s Programming team, Carol is responsible for planning and implementing process improvements that utilize SAS, SAS macros and other available technologies to maximize the efficiently of all programmers. She works across departments to determine where programmers can help increase overall project team efficiency, from generating complex database edit check listings to generating table output that is “drop-in ready” for medical writers. In these roles, she ensures that programming project timelines are met, performs project-related programming with an emphasis on figures, ad-hoc and project management-related tasks, mentors less experienced programmers, and provides input on programming time and resource estimates.