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Senior Programmer, Data Standards & Statistical Programming
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Senior Programmer, Data Standards & Statistical Programming to support statistical programming activities for clinical trials. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and validate clinical data outputs using SAS. The ideal candidate will have experience with CDISC standards and regulatory submissions, and will play a key role in ensuring high-quality data deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform statistical programming activities for assigned clinical trials in a collaborative team setting.
- Develop and validate SDTM and ADaM datasets using SAS.
- Create and maintain SAS macros to ensure consistency and accuracy in data outputs.
- Generate clinical data summaries, tables, listings, and graphs based on study requirements and timelines.
- Ensure compliance with CDISC standards and internal workflows for data deliverables.
- Conduct statistical analysis to support clinical trial results interpretation.
- Produce SDTM and ADaM datasets, SAS transport files, Define.xml, Pinnacle 21 reports, and reviewer guides for regulatory submissions.
- Work closely with biostatistics, data management, and programming teams to optimize processes and meet study goals.
- Review statistical analysis plans, data specifications, TLF shells, and trial documentation.
- Identify data inconsistencies and collaborate with team members to resolve them.
- Support the preparation of integrated datasets and outputs for regulatory filings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8+ years of statistical programming experience in the biopharma industry, including Phase I–III clinical trials.
- At least 5 years of experience working with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
- Experience with oncology clinical trials, including RECIST-based endpoint analysis, is preferred.
- Strong background in SAS programming (SAS Base, SAS Macros, SAS/Graph, SAS/STAT) and statistical analysis.
- Experience developing datasets and outputs for NDA submissions.
- At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced biotech environment.
- Knowledge of R and/or Python is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.