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Senior Statistical Programmer

Senior Statistical Programmer

Lancesoft

Irvine, CA • On-site

$75 - $98.48/hr

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Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Title: Senior Statistical Programmer
Duration: Jun 8 Dec 31, 2026
Location: Irvine, CA, 92618
Schedule: 1st Shift, 9: 00 AM - 5: 00 PM
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
  • Base SAS
  • Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) Standards
  • Data Manipulation
  • SAS Macros
  • SAS/STAT

Nice To Have
  • Python
  • R

JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Provide hands on statistical programming support for clinical studies, including development and validation of analysis datasets and statistical outputs, in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
  • The Senior Statistical Programmer Contractor is expected to work independently, deliver high quality programming deliverables, and collaborate effectively with Biostatistics and Clinical Data Management.

Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
  • Develop complex analysis datasets, specifications, and summary outputs (tables, listings, figures, and graphs) for inclusion in clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and internal presentations.
  • Create, modify, and maintain SAS programs that meet regulatory and company standards to ensure efficient programming, reporting, review, and traceability.
  • Perform independent program review and validation, ensuring complete, accurate, and inspection ready documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
  • Support ad hoc and planned analyses in collaboration with the designated statistician, including responses to data review questions.
  • Partner with Clinical Data Management and Biostatistics to review CRFs, database specifications, edit checks, and data derivations as needed.
  • Proactively identify programming risks, data issues, or efficiency opportunities and communicate them clearly to study team members.
Scope & Level of Independence
  • Works independently with minimal supervision, receiving high level objectives and delivering agreed upon outputs.
  • Evaluates alternative programming approaches and applies sound judgment in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.
  • May provide technical guidance or support to other programmers, as appropriate.
  • Responsible for managing assigned programming tasks and timelines within the scope of the contract.

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant statistical programming experience
    OR
  • Master s degree (or equivalent) in a related field with 3+ years of relevant statistical programming experience
  • Demonstrated experience performing statistical programming in a clinical trials environment (pharmaceutical and/or medical device).

Required Technical Skills
  • Strong hands on experience with SAS programming for clinical trial data including SAS Base, SAS/STAT, and SAS Macros.
  • Proven experience developing and validating:
    • Analysis datasets
    • Tables, listings, and figures
  • Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines applicable to clinical research (e.G., GCP, ICH, FDA, ISO).
  • Experience with CDISC standards (e.G., SDTM, ADaM).
  • Experience supporting programming deliverables that are inspection ready.
  • Proficiency interfacing SAS outputs with common productivity tools (e.G., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Required Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional stakeholders, including statisticians and data managers.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced project environment.

Nice to Have Skills
  • Prior participation in regulatory submissions or submission related deliverables.
  • Experience reviewing or validating programming deliverables from CROs or vendors.
  • Development of SAS macros or tools that improve programming efficiency.
  • Ability to program in other statistical languages such as R or Python.

Additional Information
  • This role is an individual contributor contract position and does not include formal people management responsibilities.
  • The contractor is expected to adhere to all applicable quality, compliance, and safety requirements relevant to their work.

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Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

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Year founded

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