Senior Programming Lead, Oncology

Johnson & Johnson

. Plan, develop programming strategy for, coordinate, oversee, and execute team activities for clinical trials or projects .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in programming and clinical data management, with a strong focus on SAS and CDISC Standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines in a clinical trial environment.

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SAS ProgrammingCDISC Standards KnowledgeClinical Data ManagementProject Management SkillsRegulatory Guidelines Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Programming PracticesData StructuresStatistical AnalysisData ManipulationClinical Data AnalysisData ReportingProcess ImprovementMetadata-Driven ApproachesTeam Management PrinciplesVendor Management Oversight

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPharmaceuticalICH-GCPClinical R&DCross-Functional TeamsData SciencePublic HealthInnovation ProjectsProcess ComplianceDelivery Unit Expert

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop programming strategy for, coordinate, oversee, and execute team activities for clinical trials or projects
Design and develop programs supporting complex clinical data analysis and reporting
Support submissions through creation, verification, and delivery of CDISC-compliant and non-standard data packages and reviewer’s guides
Provide technical and project-specific guidance to team members
Ensure high-quality, efficient, timely deliverables and compliance with departmental processes and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, counterparts, and vendors to achieve project goals
Manage escalations independently
Create efficiencies in clinical data flow and implement metadata-driven approaches
Oversee programming activities outsourced to third-party vendors
Contribute as a Delivery Unit/Disease Area Expert to standards strategy and clinical program submissions
Support or lead departmental innovation and process improvement projects, including processes, systems, and tool improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher and/or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, data science/analytics/data engineering, public health, or another relevant scientific field (or equivalent theoretical/technical depth)
4+ years of programming and/or clinical data management experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in a pharmaceutical/clinical trial environment
Knowledge of programming practices, including tools and processes
Knowledge of data structures and programming languages for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and reporting
Knowledge of SAS is required
CDISC Standards knowledge is required
Experience planning and coordinating programming activities and leading teams
Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines, such as ICH-GCP, and relevant clinical R&D concepts
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and teams is preferred
Experience in vendor management oversight is preferred
Project management skills and knowledge of team management principles are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year