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Senior Statistical Programmer Jobs in California

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Sr Statistical Advisor

Foster City, CA · On-site

$261K - $338K/yr

As a Senior Statistical Advisor, a Senior Director-level role, you will act as a trusted advisor to ... Proficiency in R or SAS programming and software development. * Can use competitive intelligence to ...

Sr Statistical Advisor

Foster City, CA · On-site

$261K - $338K/yr

As a Senior Statistical Advisor, a Senior Director-level role, you will act as a trusted advisor to ... Proficiency in R or SAS programming and software development. * Can use competitive intelligence to ...

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How much do senior statistical programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior statistical programmer in California is $126,613.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,600.00 and $146,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior statistical programmer?

A Senior Statistical Programmer is responsible for developing, testing, and validating statistical programs used for clinical trial data analysis. They work primarily with statistical software like SAS to generate tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for regulatory submissions and research studies. This role requires strong programming skills, knowledge of statistical methodologies, and an understanding of clinical trial processes. Senior Statistical Programmers also collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and regulatory teams to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior statistical programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Statistical Programmer, a strong background in statistical analysis, programming (often in SAS and R), and a relevant degree such as in statistics, mathematics, or computer science is essential. Experience with regulatory submission standards (like CDISC SDTM/ADaM), clinical trial software, and certifications such as SAS Certified Advanced Programmer are highly valued. Outstanding attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help individuals excel in this collaborative and deadline-driven role. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate data analysis, regulatory compliance, and successful teamwork in high-stakes research environments.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for a senior statistical programmer?

As a Senior Statistical Programmer, you will typically be responsible for designing, developing, and validating statistical programs for clinical trial data analysis and reporting. You’ll work closely with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical project teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance, often contributing to the creation of submission datasets and study reports. The role usually involves both independent work and active collaboration, with seasoned programmers frequently mentoring junior staff and participating in process improvement initiatives. This team-oriented structure offers exposure to a variety of projects and stakeholders, making it a dynamic environment ideal for those who enjoy both analytical tasks and cross-functional teamwork.

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Infographic showing various Senior Statistical Programmer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 72% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,613 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Senior Statistical Analyst - Programming - Oncology (Hybrid)

AbbVie

Irvine, CA • On-site

$93K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


AbbVie rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 86 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 Senior Statistical Analyst is a key role in the research and development of new pharmaceutical products. The primary responsibilities for this role include the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data and leading the statistical programming activities for clinical studies and projects with lower complexity. The Senior Statistical Analyst interfaces with Statistics, Data Sciences, Medical Writing, Regulatory Publishing and Clinical Operations.

Responsibilities:

Leads the statistical programming activities for projects with lower complexity.

  • Leads the statistical programming activities for studies.
  • Develop SAS programs for the creation of ADaM data sets following CDISC standards.
  • Develop SAS programs for the creation of Tables, Listings and Figures.
  • Validation of ADaM data sets, Tables, Listings and Figures.
  • Create specifications for the structure of ADaM data sets for individual studies and integrated data.
  • Create documentation for regulatory filings including reviewers guides and data definition documents
  • Leads the development of standard SAS Macros and participates in the development of standard operating procedures.
  • Provides oversight and mentoring of assigned Statistical Programmers and Statistical Analysts.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Statistics, Computer Science or a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis (or 6+ with a Masters)
  • Experience with SAS Programming
  • Experience leading programming for clinical trials

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related field
  • R Programming experience
  • Oncology specific experience

Other Required Skills:

  • Indepth understanding of SAS programming concepts and techniques related to drug development.
  • Fundamental understanding of CDISC Standards.
  • Fundamental understanding of the drug development process, including experience with regulatory filings.
  • Ability to communicate clearly both oral and written.
  • Ability to accurately estimate effort required for study related programming activities.
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 short-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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About AbbVie

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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