Executive Director, Statistical Programming

Travere Therapeutics

Executive Director leading the Statistical Programming function at Travere Therapeutics. Overseeing programming efforts and delivering solutions for clinical development in rare diseases.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $246,000 - $332,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership in statistical programming while ensuring high-quality deliverables in clinical development projects. Effective communication and the ability to manage teams and vendor relationships are essential for success in a dynamic environment.

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Hard Skills

SAS ProgrammingStatistical AnalysisSDTMADaMDefine.XMLProgramming MethodologiesUNIXWindowsR SoftwareGCP Audits

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementCoachingStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityTime ManagementVendor Management

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Database SpecificationsCase Report FormsStatistical TablesFiguresListingsElectronic SubmissionsODSSQLMACROGRAPH

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPharmaceuticalCRODrug Development ProcessRegulatory RequirementsCDISCCDASHECTDICH GuidelinesCHMP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud PlatformSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Statistical Programming function within the Biometrics Department
Provide strategic input and leadership to the delivery of statistical programming contributions across all clinical development projects
Overall accountability of programming deliverables required to support the analysis and reporting for clinical development projects
Provide statistical programming and validation support for clinical study reports
Coordinate programming activities among the study programmers to achieve timely progress in the following areas: analysis datasets, statistical tables, figures, listings, and electronic submissions
Lead and contribute to the development and review of case report forms, clinical DB specifications, SAP, and reporting specifications
Ensure quality of all project programming deliverables
Conduct vendor qualifications and GCP audits (in collaboration with QA)
Identify and lead the application of programming methodologies to support all aspects of the clinical development process
Manage programmers and contribute to the professional development of Biometrics personnel by conducting trainings and coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline required
14+ years of experience in clinical SAS programming for phase I-IV clinical trials in a pharmaceutical/CRO environment, with at least 7 years in a leadership or management role
Strong managerial / technical understanding of programming and clinical related issues
Extensive experience in managing vendors and direct reports
Extensive technical knowledge and experience with SDTM, ADaM, and Define.XML
Strong understanding of the drug development process, submission-related activities and regulatory requirements (e.g., CDISC, CDASH, eCTD) and guidelines (e.g., ICH, CHMP, FDA, GCP)
Advanced knowledge of SAS functionalities (including ODS, SQL, MACRO, STAT, GRAPH, and ACCESS)
Familiarity or experience with R Software is a plus
Proven experience with UNIX or Windows operating systems
Ability to effectively communicate and perform in a high demand and dynamic working environment
Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

premium health
financial offerings
work-life and well-being offerings
wellness and employee support programs
life insurance
disability
retirement plans with employer match
generous paid time off