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Associate Director - Data Standards (Hybrid)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

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SDTM Conformance Mapping - Demonstrates extensive understanding of SDTM, Standard Terminology and common coding dictionaries. Reviews SDTM conformance mapping specifications and corrects flaws ...

Mandatory Skills   SDTM, Clinical SAS JD  Looking for SDTM experts having in-depth knowledge of SAS programming(macro's) 1.Must have 10+ yrs of exp in clinical domain 2.Strong knowledge of ...

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How much do sdtm jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for sdtm in the United States is $54.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.59 and $68.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SDTM?

An SDTM job involves working with the Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM), a standardized format required by regulatory agencies like the FDA for clinical trial data submission. Professionals in this role convert raw clinical data into SDTM-compliant datasets, ensuring consistency, traceability, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities often include data mapping, validation, and quality control to facilitate efficient review by regulatory bodies.

What does an SDTM programmer do?

As an SDTM Programmer, your daily tasks often include mapping raw clinical data into SDTM domains, validating datasets for compliance with CDISC standards, and generating documentation and specifications for regulatory submissions. You’ll frequently work with clinical data managers, statisticians, and other programmers to ensure data integrity and resolve any data-related queries that arise. Collaboration and timely troubleshooting are key, as your work supports the efficient progression of clinical studies through regulatory review. The role tends to be dynamic and deadline-driven, making organizational skills and adaptability important for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SDTM programmer?

To thrive as an SDTM (Study Data Tabulation Model) Programmer, you need a strong background in clinical data standards, SAS programming, and an understanding of FDA submission requirements, usually supported by a degree in a scientific, mathematical, or computer-related field. Expertise with CDISC standards, SDTM IGs (Implementation Guides), and tools such as Pinnacle 21 Validator or JReview is essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are vital soft skills. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high-quality, regulatory-compliant clinical trial data that supports successful drug approval processes.

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Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards - SDTM Programming (Hybrid)

Allergan

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards (CDARS) proactively participates in the development of data and reporting standards in support of AbbVie’s portfolio of clinical trials and ensuring AbbVie’s conformance to CDISC standards and industry best practices as well as pipeline based SDTM development. This role implements the strategy and framework for governance of standards as set by the Head and Associate Directors of CDARS and actively engages in deployment of next generation process and technology.

Standards Development responsibilities include

  • Actively participating with a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to define one more of the following types of standards within the assigned therapeutic areas:
    • Data Collection
    • Data Review Rules
    • SDTM mapping
  • Participating in a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to define one more of the following types of standards within the assigned therapeutic areas:
    • ADaM mapping and derivation
    • Study-level tables, listings, or figures
    • Product-level safety analysis displays
  • Ensuring each standard is clearly defined, with appropriate documentation of relevant assumptions and decisions related to its use to support pipeline activities
  • Ensuring consistency across standard types (e.g. eCRF standards align with TLF standards, SDTM standards align with ADaM standards, etc.)
  • Develop training materials to the organization on the proper use of standards in pipeline activities
  • Communicate ongoing standard development activities across the organization

Pipeline responsibilities include

  • Providing feedback on CRF design and SDTM datasets to ensure data are collected and represented in a manner that support regulatory requirements to comply with CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM and ADaM) and AbbVie standard extensions to CDISC
  • Review and provide feedback on SDTM Trial Design Domains
  • SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications
  • Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer’s Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions
  • Consult on conformance issues for SDTM and/or ADaM and work with the study team to resolve the problem either by correcting the data or metadata, or by providing an appropriate explanation

Other responsibilities include:

  • representing AbbVie’s interests in industry standards development projects,
  • staying current with industry standards such as CDISC, and the regulatory requirements related to their use
  • identifying improvements to the processes and content of standards, and driving those improvements to completion
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MS with 8 years of relevant clinical research experience, or
  • BS with 10 years of relevant clinical research experience
  • Experience with SDTM is required
  • Experience leading development of standards for data collection, tabulation, analysis and/or reporting
  • Experience with preparing SDTM and/or ADaM datasets and documentation for regulatory submissions

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with CDASH is highly recommended
  • Experience with ADaM, Analysis Results Metadata, or TLF standards are helpful
  • Active participation in CDISC teams preferred
Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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