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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for sdtm programmer in the United States is $39.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sdtm Programmer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SDTM Programmer, you need a strong background in clinical data management, data standards (especially CDISC SDTM), and programming skills—typically in SAS. Familiarity with SDTM mapping, data validation tools, and relevant regulatory submission platforms or certifications (e.g., SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer) is highly valuable. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication enable collaboration with clinical teams and accurate data interpretation. These skills ensure clinical trial data is accurately standardized, regulatory-compliant, and ready for analysis, which is critical to successful drug development processes.

What is an SDTM Programmer job?

An SDTM Programmer is responsible for converting clinical trial data into standardized Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) datasets as per CDISC (Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium) guidelines. They ensure that data is structured and formatted correctly for regulatory submissions to agencies like the FDA or EMA. Their work involves writing SAS programs, validating datasets, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure compliance and accuracy. Strong knowledge of SDTM standards, SAS programming, and clinical trial processes is essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an SDTM Programmer?

SDTM Programmers are primarily responsible for transforming raw clinical trial data into standardized SDTM domains using programming languages like SAS. On a daily basis, you may be involved in mapping study data to SDTM specifications, validating the datasets, resolving discrepancies with data management teams, and documenting your processes for regulatory review. Collaboration with biostatisticians, clinical data managers, and quality assurance teams is also a significant part of the role. These responsibilities ensure that clinical data is accurate, compliant with industry standards, and prepared for analysis and submission to regulatory agencies.

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

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

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 74 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Company Description

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 employee 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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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013