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Overview
In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company's Research and Development division, quantitative scientists apply state-of-the-art methodologies and tools to enable discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for patients and global health. This position provides high quality statistical programming deliverables for global stakeholders in Early Development Statistics and PK/PD Modeling and Simulation across company therapeutic areas excluding oncology. The senior statistical programmer gathers user requirements for programming requests, retrieves and transforms data into analysis/modeling datasets, and develops tables, listings and figures according to the statistical/modeling analysis plan. The senior programmer collaborates with statisticians, modelers, and colleagues in related function areas. Primary Activities Prepare compliant programming code for regulatory submissions including analysis/modeling datasets, tables, listings, figures and associated documentation Ensure programmatic traceability from data source to analysis/modeling result Support the development of programming standards to enable efficient and high-quality production of programming deliverables Education and Minimum Requirement BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment Department Required Skills and Experience Excellent communication (oral, written) skills, interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for research and development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings) A project leader; completes tasks independently at project level Position Specific Required Skills and Experience Programming expertise with clinical endpoint data (efficacy and safety) and pharmacokinetic data (raw concentration data, derived PK parameters) Experience with at least one other software than SAS (e.g., R, Python, NonMem) Experience in CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH Designs and develops complex programming algorithms Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; understanding of statistical terminology and concepts; implements statistical methods not currently available through commercial software packages Preferred Skills and Experience Familiarity with clinical pharmacology concepts and pharmacokinetics concepts Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life-cycle (SDLC) Utilizes and contributes to the development of standard departmental SAS macros Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staff Active in professional societies Additional Information US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please request it. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: we provide equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination; information about rights under US EEO laws is available at EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. Hybrid Work Model: U.S. hybrid work guidance applies as described; some roles may be remote or require on-site presence depending on position. Salary range: $114,700.00 - $180,500.00; actual offer based on education, experience, location, and business needs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and sick days. For more information, see the company compensation and benefits page. Application: submit through the company careers site (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). The posting end date is 10/10/2025. Careers and Compliance San Francisco and Los Angeles residents: where applicable, we comply with local fair chance hiring regulations. Search firm representatives should read the policy regarding unsolicited applications.
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In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company's Research and Development division, quantitative scientists apply state-of-the-art methodologies and tools to enable discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for patients and global health. This position provides high quality statistical programming deliverables for global stakeholders in Early Development Statistics and PK/PD Modeling and Simulation across company therapeutic areas excluding oncology. The senior statistical programmer gathers user requirements for programming requests, retrieves and transforms data into analysis/modeling datasets, and develops tables, listings and figures according to the statistical/modeling analysis plan. The senior programmer collaborates with statisticians, modelers, and colleagues in related function areas. Primary Activities Prepare compliant programming code for regulatory submissions including analysis/modeling datasets, tables, listings, figures and associated documentation Ensure programmatic traceability from data source to analysis/modeling result Support the development of programming standards to enable efficient and high-quality production of programming deliverables Education and Minimum Requirement BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment Department Required Skills and Experience Excellent communication (oral, written) skills, interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for research and development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings) A project leader; completes tasks independently at project level Position Specific Required Skills and Experience Programming expertise with clinical endpoint data (efficacy and safety) and pharmacokinetic data (raw concentration data, derived PK parameters) Experience with at least one other software than SAS (e.g., R, Python, NonMem) Experience in CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH Designs and develops complex programming algorithms Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; understanding of statistical terminology and concepts; implements statistical methods not currently available through commercial software packages Preferred Skills and Experience Familiarity with clinical pharmacology concepts and pharmacokinetics concepts Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life-cycle (SDLC) Utilizes and contributes to the development of standard departmental SAS macros Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staff Active in professional societies Additional Information US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please request it. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: we provide equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination; information about rights under US EEO laws is available at EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. Hybrid Work Model: U.S. hybrid work guidance applies as described; some roles may be remote or require on-site presence depending on position. Salary range: $114,700.00 - $180,500.00; actual offer based on education, experience, location, and business needs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and sick days. For more information, see the company compensation and benefits page. Application: submit through the company careers site (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). The posting end date is 10/10/2025. Careers and Compliance San Francisco and Los Angeles residents: where applicable, we comply with local fair chance hiring regulations. Search firm representatives should read the policy regarding unsolicited applications.
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