Assoc. Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming – Late-Stage, Infectious Disease

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Statistical programming supporting late-stage drug and vaccine clinical development projects. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

supports 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 (e.g. safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures)
design and maintenance of statistical databases that support multiple stakeholder groups
assurance of deliverable quality and process compliance
development utilizing global and TA standards that optimize analysis and reporting
coordinating the 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 SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment
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 that include coordinating the activities of a programming team
Broad knowledge and significant experience in developing analysis and reporting statistical programming deliverables using global and TA standards
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; A program leader; Determines appropriate programming methodology
Ability to comprehend statistical analysis plans which may describe statistical methodology to be programmed
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a demonstrated history of teamwork and collaboration
Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities
Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAS programmingstatistical analysisdata stepsproceduresSAS/MACROSAS/GRAPHclinical trial programmingstatistical programming deliverablesstatistical databasesCDISC

Soft Skills

project managementleadershipcommunicationnegotiationteamworkcollaborationstrategic thinkingprocess compliancequality assurancecoordination