Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming, Late-Stage

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Assoc Principal Scientist supporting statistical programming for late-stage drug and vaccine clinical development projects. Collaboratively developing and executing statistical analysis and reporting deliverables with a global programming team.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support statistical programming activities for multiple and/or large/complex late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects
development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables
design and maintenance of statistical databases
key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders
assure deliverable quality and process compliance
maintain and manage a project plan including resource forecasting
coordinate activities of a global programming team
membership on departmental strategic initiative project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 9 years or more SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment
OR MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 7 or more years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment
Experience leading large and/or complex statistical programming projects
Broad knowledge and significant experience in developing analysis and reporting statistical programming deliverables (datasets, statistical analyses, report tables, and graphics)
Expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH; systems and database expertise
Familiarity with statistical analysis methods and clinical data management concepts
US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience at the leadership level
Strong project management skills
Ability to comprehend statistical analysis plans
Understanding of statistical terminology and concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAS programmingstatistical analysisstatistical programmingdata stepsproceduresSAS/MACROSAS/GRAPHclinical trial programmingstatistical databasesdata management

Soft Skills

project managementcollaborationquality assuranceprocess complianceresource forecastingleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinking