Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming – Late-Stage Development

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in SAS programming for clinical trials, including the development of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality project execution and compliance with regulatory standards.

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SAS ProgrammingClinical Trial ProgrammingStatistical AnalysisCDISC and ADaM StandardsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Statistical ProgrammingData AnalysisProgramming AlgorithmsSAS/MACROSAS/GRAPHStatistical TerminologyData ManagementR ProgrammingResource ForecastingDeliverable Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationNegotiationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectStatistical SoftwareDatabase Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentRegulatory SubmissionsOutcomes ResearchDrug DevelopmentVaccine Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support statistical programming activities for late-stage drug and vaccine clinical development projects
Lead one or more projects
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 work 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 a global programming team 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 those 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 understanding of statistical terminology and concepts
Familiarity with clinical data management concepts
Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards
Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality
Strategic thinking and ability to turn strategy into tactical activities
Working knowledge of R programming languages is preferred
US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience is preferred
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar package is preferred
Active participation in professional societies is preferred
Visa sponsorship available
Must be a US or Puerto Rico resident

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
Visa sponsorship
Hybrid work arrangement