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Assistant R Statistical Programmer Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

Amgen

Biostatistical Prograrmming Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

... Stat packages Experience with R programming for clinical trial analyses, data manipulation, reporting and visualization preferred Familiarity with additional programming languages and tools such as ...

Amgen

Biostatistical Prograrmming Manager

Baltimore, MD · On-site

... Stat packages Experience with R programming for clinical trial analyses, data manipulation, reporting and visualization preferred Familiarity with additional programming languages and tools such as ...

Pewtrusts

Research Methodologist

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$110K/yr

Managing survey data in R (especially cleaning, merging and recoding variables) * Assist with the ... Strong proficiency programming in the R statistical programming language is required. (Beginner ...

Nextonic Solutions

Biologist

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal ... R (statistical analysis and visualization) and Scripting (Python, Bash, or equivalent). * Conduct:

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant r statistical programmer in Ellicott City, MD is $146,754.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,500.00 and $159,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant R Statistical Programmer vs Data Analyst?

AspectAssistant R Statistical ProgrammerData Analyst
Required SkillsProficiency in R, basic statistical knowledge, programming skillsData manipulation, visualization, statistical analysis, often using R or Excel
Work EnvironmentClinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotech industriesBusiness, marketing, finance, healthcare sectors
CertificationsOften requires a degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related fieldsDegree in statistics, data science, or related fields; certifications like CAP or Microsoft certifications are common

While both roles involve data analysis and programming skills, the Assistant R Statistical Programmer primarily supports clinical trials and pharmaceutical research, focusing on statistical programming in R. Data Analysts work across various industries analyzing data to inform business decisions. The roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ in industry focus and specific job functions.

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Principal Statistical Programmer FSP - RWD/EPI

Principal Statistical Programmer FSP - RWD/EPI

Cytel

Washington, DC • On-site

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

You will contribute by:

  • Providing support to the Epidemiology team by preparing Real World data, advising on data analytic strategies, and supporting stakeholders in various epidemiology analytic activities

  • Programming and conducting statistical analysis under the direction and supervision of epidemiologists/statisticians including data coding, creation of algorithms, linkage of datasets, and use of statistical packages or platforms

  • Supporting statistical programming to generate innovative means of data standardization, visualization, and reporting of observational data

  • Supporting Medical Affairs (e.g. observational studies leveraging RWD); Global Patient Safety and Risk Management (e.g., analysis to obtain background rates) for the development of regulatory/safety documents, and Clinical Development (e.g.; assessment of patient populations/ protocol feasibility)

  • The position will partner with Epidemiologists to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Being able to prioritize and manage work across multiple projects and stakeholders

  • Providing strong communication to ensure successful and timely project delivery

  • Solving technical problems with experience and expertise

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in development of study protocols and analysis plans leveraging large RWD sources (Claims and/or EHR)

  • Liaise with data vendors to obtain relevant data extracts for research studies consistent with study protocols

  • Create analytical databases from data extracts to facilitate conduct of data analyses

  • Conduct analyses consistent with methods set forth in study protocols and analysis plans

  • Produce tables and figures for discussions with other investigators, clients, and for study reports

  • Present results internally and to clients

  • Assist in the preparation of study reports and other deliverables

  • May have supervisory responsibilities in the future

What we're looking for:

  • Master's degree or PhD in related field (epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics) and 5+ years of experience conducting RWE analytics for pharma industry, CRO, or academic institution

  • Intermediate to expert level proficiency in SQL is a must. In addition, SAS or R proficiency is required

  • Deep expertise analyzing RWE data sources such as Optum (Clinformatics Datamart® and Market Clarity), Truveta and UK Biobank. Experience analyzing clinical trial and/or registry data is desirable

  • Familiarity with relational databases and proficient understanding of claims and ancillary file layouts

  • Experience with applied statistics including regression analysis (OLS, longitudinal, logistic, Cox, GLM/GEE), survival analyses (Kaplan-Meier, cumulative incidence, accelerated failure time models), and propensity weighting

  • Excellent project management skills; can prioritize multiple tasks and goals to ensure timely completion

  • Confident and competent when interacting with internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong written/verbal communication skills. Highly effective at summarizing and presenting key considerations and evidence

Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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