Senior Statistical Programmer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Statistical Programmer in the United States.

This role plays a critical part in supporting clinical research and regulatory submissions through advanced statistical programming expertise. The Senior Statistical Programmer will design and develop analysis-ready datasets, tables, listings, and figures that directly support clinical trial reporting and decision-making. Working closely with statisticians, data management, and cross-functional clinical teams, this role ensures high-quality, standards-compliant outputs across multiple studies. The position also contributes to the development and maintenance of programming standards, SAS macro libraries, and data infrastructure used across clinical projects. In addition, the role provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior programmers, helping to strengthen overall team capability. The environment is highly collaborative, quality-driven, and focused on regulatory compliance and scientific rigor in support of medical innovation.

Accountabilities:

• Develop analysis datasets, programs, and algorithms based on statistical analysis plans and programming specifications to support clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Generate and validate tables, listings, figures, and statistical outputs using SAS, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Perform independent quality checks of outputs and ensure alignment across studies, data sources, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data management, regulatory affairs, QA, and external vendors to support study deliverables and data integrity.
• Support clinical data management activities, including data cleaning, edit checks, and data import/export processes.
• Maintain and enhance SAS programming standards, macro libraries, and clinical data warehouse structures.
• Act as a subject matter expert in CDISC standards, regulatory guidance, and best practices in statistical programming.
• Mentor and guide junior programmers while contributing to continuous process and quality improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with 5+ years of statistical programming experience, including at least 3+ years in clinical research (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments), or equivalent experience.
• Strong expertise in SAS (Base SAS, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/STAT, SAS/ODS), including data step programming, PROC SQL, macros, and advanced data manipulation techniques.
• Solid understanding of clinical data standards such as CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, and controlled terminology (CDISC frameworks).
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and familiarity with FDA and international regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of clinical data systems (e.g., Oracle InForm, Medidata RAVE) and metadata repositories is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with a proactive mindset toward process improvement.
• Experience mentoring others and contributing to team capability development is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range: $140,000 – $191,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and additional equity opportunities where applicable.
• Paid parental leave, paid sick time, and at least 15 days of annual vacation (increasing with tenure).
• Eleven paid company holidays per year.
• Flexible and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful medical advancements addressing significant unmet healthcare needs.

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