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Senior Statistical Programmer Jobs in California

Senior Statistician

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100 - $165/hr

Pharmapace welcomes qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the Senior Statistician ... Provide input to statistical programmers to prepare CDISC compliant SDTM and ADaM datasets

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This includes leadership of the Biostatistics, Statistical Programming & Analysis, and Clinical ... In collaboration with Sr Director, Clinical Data Management, provide support to clinical study ...

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Senior Statistical Programmer information

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$126.6K

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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.

88-50100108 Senior Clinical Programmer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG

Pleasanton, CA • On-site

$139K - $149K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Clinical Programmer at its Pleasanton, California location.
Duties: Develop software solutions for statistical modeling and analysis of clinical data for both registration and non-registrational clinical studies for medical diagnostics and serve as lead programmer. Analyze user requirements and implement, update, and enhance software solutions to deliver accurate and complete data/reports to support regulatory submissions in the area. Apply principles and techniques of Information technology in conjunction with application quantitative analysis to contribute to developing, validating, and documenting software applications and programs to meet clinical study needs. Develop and modify SAS programs to analyze and evaluate clinical data along with assessing data accuracy and consistency. Develop all extraction programs to create raw datasets related to the study. Create data specifications to generate source and analysis datasets as defined in study requirements. Build source and analysis datasets from raw data to support clinical trial data analysis. Review and provide input for CRFs (case report form), edit check specifications, SAP (statistical analysis plan), and TLF (table listings figures) mock-ups. Provide software support to supplemental or exploratory analyses for regulatory agencies or any other ad-hoc requests. Review, maintain, and provide approval for validation plans and associated documentation, ensuring alignment with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements throughout the study data validation lifecycle. Develop standardized procedures to perform analysis across life cycles and projects. Ensure regulatory requirements, including FDA. Telecommuting allowed up to 5 days a week from anywhere within the US. May supervise 0-3 Statistical Programmers.
Education and experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field and 5 years of post-baccalaureate and progressive experience as a Statistical Programmer, SAS Programmer, Clinical Programmer, or closely related position in the medical diagnostics, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry
Alternative education and experience required: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, and 3 years of professional experience as a Statistical Programmer, SAS Programmer, Clinical Programmer, or closely related position in the medical diagnostics/device or pharmaceutical domains.
Special Requirements: Full term of experience (5 years with a qualifying Bachelor's and 3 years with a qualifying Master's) must include:
1. Statistical software design, including development and validation of statistical programming tools and analysis datasets related to clinical trials.
2. Advanced programming using Base SAS, SAS Macro, SAS/Stat, and SAS SQL for generating clinical study outputs including Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs), as well as automation of clinical reporting processes./
3. Oracle, SQL Server, and SAS/ACCESS interfaces, including writing of complex queries, data extraction and transformation, and integrating databases with SAS for clinical programming tasks
Telecommuting allowed up to 5 days a week from anywhere within the US. May supervise 0-3 Statistical Programmers.
Worksite: 4300 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
The expected annual salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Pleasanton, California is $139,901 to $149,600 per year. Actual pay within the range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
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