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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior statistical programmer in the United States is $128,293.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $148,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

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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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Sr. Statistical Programmer

Sr. Statistical Programmer

Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences

Remote

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Statistical Programming Lead

Lead the development, validation, and documentation of CDISC-compliant SDTM and ADaM datasets for CNS clinical trials, ensuring traceability from raw data through analysis outputs.

Program and QC tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for interim and final clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and client deliverables.

Interpret study protocols, SAPs, and data standards to translate clinical objectives into analysis-ready datasets and outputs.

Act as primary programming contact for assigned studies, collaborating closely with statisticians, data managers, and medical writers in a fully remote, fast-paced environment.

Conduct independent QC and peer review of programming deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reproducibility of results.

Develop and maintain study-specific programming specifications, documentation, and macros to streamline programming efficiency.

Support regulatory submission readiness, including define.xml, reviewer's guides, and response to agency questions.

Proactively identify and resolve data or programming issues that may impact timelines or analysis accuracy.

Mentor and support junior programmers, fostering quality, consistency, and CDISC best practices across projects.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and template development for a growing statistical programming team.

Bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline; or a combination of education, training and experience to effectively perform the job functions.

5+ years of statistical programming experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry, preferably with prior experience in CNS trials.

Experience leading programming efforts for clinical trials, including dataset development, TLF production, and QC oversight.

Advanced proficiency in SAS, with hands-on experience using CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.

Experience with R or Python for data manipulation, automation, or reporting is highly valued, though not required.

Experience with regulatory submissions and standards, including Pinnacle 21, define.xml, and reviewer's guides.

Experience working in a remote, team-based environment and comfortable with virtual collaboration tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to explain technical concepts to non-programmers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently and prioritize across multiple projects.

High attention to detail, with a focus on quality, reproducibility, and traceability in all deliverables (analysis datasets and output).

Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), adhere to project timelines, and contribute to continuous improvement of programming processes.

Proactive problem-solver and critical thinker with a willingness to adapt and thrive in a growing, fast-paced CRO environment.

Able to manage multi-tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting timelines and evolving sponsor needs.

Able to make complex programming and data-related decisions independently.

Able to anticipate analytical needs, understand downstream impacts of programming decisions, and proactively identify gaps in data and specifications

Comfortable working across functional teams (e.g., clinical, data management, biostatistics, medical writing) and shifting between strategic and tactical tasks quickly.

Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability — able to pivot between tasks, troubleshoot issues efficiently, and take initiative in a small, collaborative team setting

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Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences is a Global Contract Research Organization that provides services in Clinical Research, Manufacturing & Quaity, Regulatory Affairs Areas.. Industries Serving: Pharmaceutical Bio-Pharmaceutical Medical Device Cosmeceuticals & Cosmetics Food & Beverage Clinical Research Scientific Areas Covering: Clinical Research Manufacturing Quality & Validations Regulatory Affairs Intellectual Property Through our in-house team expertise, associates and alliances in the US, Europe and Asia, we can rapidly deliver services, technology, processes and workforce globally, either virtually or integrate into client project space, providing oversight and expertise for individual needs to total end-to-end support for all kinds of clinical trials of Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device and all other scientific products and their manufacturing.

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Scientific research and development services

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51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

South Plainfield, NJ, US

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