Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programmer | Oncology (Hybrid)

Job Description

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other subject matter experts, apply state‑of‑the‑art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health.

This position supports statistical programming activities for multiple and/or late‑stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects. The incumbent is responsible for the design and maintenance of statistical datasets and for the development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (e.g., safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures) from individual trials through worldwide regulatory application submissions and post‑marketing support. The role acts as the statistical programming point of contact throughout the product lifecycle and collaborates closely with statistics and other project stakeholders to ensure efficient, high‑quality deliverables.

Primary Activities

• Develop, validate, and maintain statistical analysis and report programs following global and therapeutic area standards, departmental SOPs, and good programming practices.
• Maintain and manage a project plan, including resource forecasting.
• Coordinate activities of a global programming team, including outsourced provider staff.
• Serve as a member of departmental strategic initiative teams.

Education & Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 9 years of SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment.
• MS in the same fields plus 7+ years of SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment.

Department Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Broad knowledge and significant experience developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings).
• Strong project management and leadership skills at a program level; directs development of others when opportunities arise and engages key stakeholders.

Position Specific Required Skills & Experience

• Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming, including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH, and systems/database expertise.
• Experience leading large and/or complex statistical programming projects and coordinating a programming team.
• Regulatory application submission experience at the leadership level, including development of electronic submission deliverables.
• Design and development of complex programming algorithms.
• Ability to interpret analysis plans and understand statistical terminology and concepts.
• Familiarity with clinical data management concepts.
• Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards.
• Demonstrated success in assuring deliverable quality and process compliance.
• Strategic thinking, translating strategy into tactical activities, and optimizing database design for analysis and reporting.
• Anticipation of stakeholder requirements.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience providing technical or programming guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
• Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies.
• Experience completing statistical programming deliverables with global outsource partner staff.
• Experience managing a project plan using Microsoft Project or similar.
• Active participation in professional societies.
• Process improvement experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $135,500.00 – $213,400.00. The employee’s position within the range is based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. View full benefits information at

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: three in‑office days per week (Monday‑Thursday, specific days may vary by site or organization) and one remote day (Friday). Remote does not apply to field‑based, facility‑based, or research‑based positions, union positions, or roles requiring in‑person attendance.

Job Posting End Date

01/26/2026

Requisition ID

R306311