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How much do principal statistical programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for principal statistical programmer in the United States is $84.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72.84 and $97.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a principal statistical programmer?

A Principal Statistical Programmer is a senior-level professional responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programs used in clinical trials and regulatory submissions. They ensure data accuracy, adherence to industry standards (such as CDISC), and compliance with regulatory requirements. They collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to analyze and report trial results. Additionally, they may mentor junior programmers and contribute to process improvements in statistical programming workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the principal statistical programmer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Statistical Programmer, you need advanced expertise in statistical programming (typically with SAS or R), a strong understanding of clinical trial data, and a degree in a relevant field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science. Familiarity with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), regulatory submission requirements, and project management tools is highly valued, and certifications like SAS Certified Advanced Programmer can be advantageous. Leadership, problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are important for managing complex projects and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. These skills collectively ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of statistical programming support within clinical research environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a principal statistical programmer in a clinical research setting?

As a Principal Statistical Programmer, your daily responsibilities often include developing, validating, and maintaining complex statistical programs to support clinical trial data analysis and regulatory submissions. You may lead programming teams, mentor junior staff, and act as a technical expert on study projects, collaborating closely with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams. The role frequently involves reviewing statistical analysis plans (SAPs), generating data listings and summary tables, and ensuring adherence to industry standards such as CDISC. Effective communication and time management are key, as you’ll often work on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deliverables and troubleshooting technical challenges. This position offers diverse, impactful work where your expertise significantly contributes to the integrity and success of clinical research programs.

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Principal Statistical Programmer (US, CAD, UK only)

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC

Bridgewater, NJ • On-site

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Principal Statistical Programmer (US, CAD, UK only)

Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.
Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver - for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.
Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
* We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
* We are committed to building an inclusive culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose - Driven to Deliver - which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone's life.
* We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.

Job Responsibilities

**Must be located in US, CAD, UK with no sponsorship needs

**Hiring at Sr level only for NA

**Graph experience, plus experience writing specifications for ADaM datasets is required.

* Uses SAS or other software to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.

* Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements.

* Performs validation programming and works with other Programmers, Biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings.

* Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention.

* Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH).

* Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness.

* Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload.

* Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical and sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines allvariables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework.

* Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for opinions of others.

* Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus.

* Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

* Negotiates and establishes accurate time estimates for completion of study programming activities with internal team members and statistical programming management, and completes project programming activities within timeframe allotted.

* Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables.

* Reviews project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database design. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities.

* Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative, as required by sponsor.

* Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process.

* Transfers deliverables.

* Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

* Minimal travel may be required

Qualifications

* Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience.

* Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

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Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

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Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.


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