Associate Director, Programming – Macros & Automation

CSL

. Responsible for designing new programming standards and implementing them across the programming organization .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $189,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for designing new programming standards and implementing them across the programming organization
Take full ownership of existing shared codebases and automation frameworks
Architect scalable reusable macro frameworks and modernize legacy code
Ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant programming practices aligned with CDISC and regulatory expectations
Collaborate with data management, statistics, clinical, and quality teams to ensure programming practices align with CDISC standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related area with relevant experience
10+ years of experience in clinical programming and/or statistical programming within the CRO/pharmaceutical environment using SAS Software
Expert-level SAS programming with advanced macro development capability (required)
Strong understanding of CDISC principles and working within regulated clinical development environments
Familiarity with additional scripting or analytical tools (e.g., R or Python) is beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAS programmingmacro developmentprogramming standardsautomation frameworksscalable frameworkslegacy code modernizationscripting toolsanalytical toolsRPython

Soft Skills

collaborationownershipefficiencycompliancecommunication

Certifications

BSc in Computer ScienceBSc in MathematicsBSc in Statistics