Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 10+ years (with MS) OR 12+ years (with BS)

Education Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Associate Director - Statistical Programming provides statistical programming support across multiple clinical projects and therapeutic areas. The role leads programming standards, guides CRF/database and derived/submission deliverables, and manages and mentors a team of statistical programmers.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee SAS-based statistical programming standards and output design
Provide strategic guidance for CRF and database design and review deliverables
Interpret statistical analysis plans and oversee derivation programming and submission data set/program specifications
Lead cross-functional prioritization, resource management, and contingency/escalation planning
Train, mentor, and provide performance management for 4-10 statistical programmers

Technical Overview

This position centers on pharmaceutical statistical programming using SAS, including CRF and database design guidance, derivation programming, and development of derived data sets and submission programs based on statistical analysis plan requirements. The Associate Director also ensures alignment with regulatory guidance and global output/programming standards while communicating risks and recommendations cross-functionally.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced statistical programming leader with 10+ years (MS) or 12+ years (BS) of pharmaceutical statistical programming experience, strong SAS programming capability, and deep familiarity with CRF, database, derivation, and submission deliverables. They have experience developing global programming standards, interpreting statistical analysis plans, and leading teams (4-10 statistical programmers) through training, mentoring, and performance management in a cross-functional drug development environment.

Must-Have Skills

SAS programming10+ years of statistical programming experience (with MS) OR 12+ years of statistical programming experience (with BS)Degree in StatisticsComputer Scienceor a related fieldProvides performance management for 4-10 statistical programmers

Tools & Platforms

SAS

Required Skills

SAS programmingstatistical programmingCRF and database designderivation programminganalysis data set specificationsderived data setssubmission data setssubmission programsstatistical analysis plan interpretationoutput designprogramming conventionstraining and mentoringperformance managementrisk assessmentsregulatory guidance

Hard Skills

SAS programmingSASstatistical programmingoutput designprogramming conventionsregulatory guidanceindustry best practicesCRF and database designCRFsCase Report Forms (CRFs)database definitionsderivation programminganalysis data set specificationsderived data setssubmission data setssubmission programsstatistical analysis plan (SAP) interpretationrisk assessmentscontingency and escalation plansperformance managementstaff management

Soft Skills

leadership competenciestrainingmentoringperformance managementbuilding relationshipspromotes teamworkcross-functional collaborationclear and persuasive communicationleading meetingspresentationsresource managementprioritizationanticipates risksopen communicationsetting high expectationscollaboration with managementorganizational goal alignment

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare IT

Job Function Lead and manage statistical programming delivery using SAS across multiple clinical projects, standards, and therapeutic areas while managing a team.

Role Subtype Data Analyst

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Must have a Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, Must have 10+ years of statistical programming experience (with MS) OR 12+ years (with BS), Must demonstrate strong technical competence in SAS programming, Must be able to manage and provide performance management for 4-10 statistical programmers

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