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A Manager Statistical Programming oversees a team of statistical programmers who support clinical trials and research by developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programs. They ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, manage project timelines, and collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and other stakeholders. This role requires strong programming skills in SAS or other statistical software, leadership abilities, and expertise in clinical data standards such as CDISC.

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To excel as a Manager Statistical Programming, you need a solid background in statistics, programming (such as SAS, R, or Python), and experience with clinical trial data management, often supported by a degree in statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH), data standards such as CDISC, and certifications in relevant programming languages or clinical data processes are highly beneficial. Strong leadership, project management, and effective communication skills are essential for guiding teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments. These skills enable the manager to deliver high-quality statistical programming deliverables, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive team performance in a deadline-driven environment.

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As a Manager Statistical Programming, your daily responsibilities usually include overseeing a team of statistical programmers, coordinating the development and validation of statistical programs for clinical trial data analysis, and ensuring deliverables meet regulatory and company quality standards. You will often interact with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to align programming outputs with study goals. Additionally, you may review project timelines, allocate resources, mentor junior programmers, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. This multifaceted role requires balancing technical oversight with leadership and interdepartmental communication.
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Infographic showing various Manager Statistical Programming job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,292 per year, or $70.8 per hour.
Director Statistical Programming

Director Statistical Programming

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Irvine, CA • On-site

$182K - $257K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Edwards Lifesciences rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 515 rated manufacturers

Job description

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient's life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients' lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you'll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.
Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient's unmet clinical needs. It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
How you'll make an impact:
  • As the Director of Statistical Programming, you will lead teams of programmers to develop, test, validate, document, maintain and execute programs in SAS to support statistical deliverables within agreed timelines. He/she will mentor and develop programmers and allocate statistical programming resources under the provided project priorities and timeline.
  • Facilitate talent management activities to include hiring, training, staff development and succession planning. Mentor and develop team of programmers by providing regular coaching and guidance. Manage people resource allocation of statistical programming.
  • Prepare, document, and review programming codes and output for own project and/or as needed to ensure the quality of programming output.
  • Review ADS Specs and output for own project and/or other projects
  • Ensure analysis data and programming code meet regulatory and company standards and are consistently structured to permit efficient programming, reporting, and review
  • Participate in the development of procedures and standards and adherence to existing procedures
  • Prepare analysis datasets
  • Develop program specification and design documents

What you'll need (Required):
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or Statistics or other related fields
  • 11 Year experience Solid SAS programming experience on clinical data in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry.
  • 3 years' experience Managing statistical programmers

What else we look for (Preferred):
  • Proven successful project management leadership skills
  • Proven expertise in SAS and Windows operating systems required; experience using other software packages (e.g., R, S-Plus)
  • Proven expertise in MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in statistics and regulatory guidance
  • Expert understanding of clinical trial and statistical programming procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines
  • Demonstrated track record in people management
  • Expert understanding and knowledge relevant to statistical programming
  • Expert understanding and knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., GCP, ICH, FDA, ISO) relevant to in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device research setting
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage assigned team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
  • Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholder
  • Strict attention to detail
  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Must be able to work in a team environment, including participating and presenting at meetings, including with external representatives
  • Frequently interacts with customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between cross-functional teams and the company; often leads a cooperative effort among members of a project team
  • Participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $182,000 to $257,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.

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Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide. For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

Year founded

1958

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