Lead Statistical Programmer

Johnson & Johnson

Lead Statistical Programmer developing datasets for clinical studies at Johnson & Johnson's Orthopaedics division delivering innovative, personalized treatments.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWest Chester • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the generation of datasets, tables, listings, and graphs from clinical study and Orthopaedics registry sources
Develop and maintain a macro library in collaboration with Manager of statistical programming
Work within company processes and procedures for statistical programming
Provide oversight of the quality review of all programming deliverables
Work with Biostatistics, Clinical, and Medical Research partners to develop plans for timely delivery of reports, metrics and study deliverables
Design, implement and maintain complex programming deliverables across a wide variety of data sources for company products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline (required)
Minimum 6 years of statistical programming in a regulated environment (such as by FDA, FIO, etc.)
Strong proficiency in R and/or Python programming language
Proficiency with SAS programming is desirable
Demonstrated ability to work with teams to deliver critical milestones
Experience with CDISC data standard is preferred
Ability to create high quality programming deliverables for clinical programs, to be delivered on time and in compliance to regulations and SOPs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Employee health support

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical programmingRPythonSASdata analysismacro developmentprogramming deliverablesdata managementquality reviewCDISC

Soft Skills

team collaborationcommunicationtime managementattention to detailproblem-solvingorganizational skillsoversightcritical thinkingadaptabilityleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in StatisticsBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Data Science