Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming – Late-Stage

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. Support statistical programming activities for late-stage drug and vaccine clinical development projects .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in SAS programming for clinical trials, including the development of analysis and reporting deliverables, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality outputs. Proficient in managing project plans and coordinating global programming teams to support drug and vaccine development.

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SAS ProgrammingClinical Trial ProgrammingCDISC and ADaM StandardsStatistical Analysis and ReportingProject Management

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Hard Skills

SASSAS/MACROSAS/GRAPHStatistical AnalysisProgramming AlgorithmsData ManagementStatistical DatasetsAnalysis PlansProcess ComplianceElectronic Submission Deliverables

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationNegotiationPresentation SkillsStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectGenAI ToolsRR ShinyPython

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentRegulatory SubmissionsOutcomes ResearchDrug DevelopmentVaccine Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support statistical programming activities for late-stage drug and vaccine clinical development projects
Lead one or more projects as applicable
Develop and execute statistical analysis and reporting deliverables, including safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures
Support clinical trials, worldwide regulatory application submissions, and post-marketing activities
Design and maintain statistical datasets for clinical development, outcomes research, and safety evaluation stakeholders
Collaborate with statistics and other project stakeholders to execute project plans efficiently and deliver high-quality outputs on time
Serve as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder throughout the product lifecycle
Develop and validate analysis and report programming using global and therapeutic-area standards, departmental SOPs, and good programming practices
Maintain and manage project plans, including resource forecasting
Coordinate global programming teams, including outsourced provider staff
Participate in departmental strategic initiative teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment, OR MS in one of these fields plus a minimum of 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment
Effective interpersonal, negotiation, collaboration, written, oral, and presentation skills
Experience developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects, including data, analyses, tables, graphics, and listings
Ability to complete tasks independently at a project level and collaborate with key stakeholders
Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming, including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, and SAS/GRAPH
Systems and database expertise
Ability to design and develop complex programming algorithms
Ability to comprehend analysis plans and understand statistical terminology and concepts
Familiarity with clinical data management concepts
Experience with CDISC and ADaM standards
Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality
Strategic thinking and ability to translate strategy into tactical activities
Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements
Experience with GenAI tools such as R, R Shiny, R Force, Python, or Claude is highly preferred
Working knowledge of reporting processes, SOPs, and software development life cycle (SDLC)
US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience
Experience developing electronic submission deliverables
Experience assuring programming consistency across protocols and projects
Experience directing other programmers' development efforts or mentoring programmers
Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies
Experience completing statistical programming deliverables through global outsource partner staff
Experience developing and managing project plans using Microsoft Project or similar software
Active participation in professional societies
Experience in process improvement
Visa sponsorship available; US and Puerto Rico residents only
Valid driving license not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
Visa sponsorship