Analytical Data Science Programmer

Roche; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking an Analytical Data Science Programmer to join the clinical data sciences team. You will transform statistical analysis plans into high-quality, traceable programming deliverables such as TLFs, datasets, and visualizations in support of regulatory submissions.

Working under guidance, you will develop SDTM/ADaM datasets, contribute to exploratory analyses across disease areas, and help create interactive dashboards and insights platforms that inform decision making in clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of SAS or R programming and visualization tools.
• Basic understanding of statistical quality, endpoints, and QC.

Responsibilities

• Support development and validation of SDTM/ADaM datasets and TLFs per internal standards.
• Analyze diverse data types, including biomarker and exploratory data, for scientific discovery.
• Support exploratory analyses across disease areas and develop visualizations or dashboards.
• Generate programming deliverables (TLFs/datasets) using standard macros per Roche practices.
• Contribute to documentation and QC for reproducible, accurate outputs aligned with specs.
• Resolve technical issues in code or outputs by analysis and escalation.
• Collaborate with senior programmers to understand study requirements and execute tasks.
• Engage in learning about clinical research and CDISC standards.
• Work under supervision, applying judgment to prioritize and make decisions.
• Apply judgment to moderately complex issues, balancing rigor with flexibility; seek guidance when needed.
• Participate in peer reviews and mentoring to uphold quality.

Skills

Statistical programming

SAS or R

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Statistics/CS/Math/Life Sciences

Tools

Visualization tools

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.

This role is in Analytical Data Science, a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. PDD Analytical Data Science teams are mobilized across the portfolio to generate data-driven insights, identify opportunities for scale, and implement impactful solutions.

PDD Analytical Data Science is recognized as a leading hub for top industry talent, operating as an agile workforce to deliver regulatory commitments across the portfolio. We identify, influence, and adopt industry-leading digital and automation solutions, develop analytical approaches to support exploratory analyses, and align statistical programming practices across both early- and late-stage clinical development.

The Opportunity

The Analytical Data Science Programmer is a key contributor to the clinical study team, responsible for transforming statistical analysis plans into high-quality, traceable programming deliverables. This includes both static and dynamic outputs, such as tables, listings, figures, and interactive data visualizations or dashboards. The role involves creating and validating datasets in accordance with Study Data Tabulation Model and Analysis Data Model standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Roche standards. In addition to supporting regulatory submissions, the ADS Programmer plays a critical role in generating data insights through platforms such as the Insight Engine, enabling real-time exploration and interpretation of diverse clinical and exploratory data. This role contributes to a modern, insight-driven development environment by facilitating robust, timely, and decision-enabling analytics across clinical programs.

• You support the development and validation of datasets and statistical outputs for clinical studies, including Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) datasets, Analysis Data Model (ADaM) datasets, and tables, listings, and figures (TLFs), by following established internal standards and using validated programming tools
• You contribute to the programming and analysis of a broader range of data types, including biomarker and exploratory datasets, to support scientific discovery beyond regulatory submissions
• You support exploratory analyses across disease areas and assist in developing visualizations or dashboards for data exploration using interactive applications and data insights platforms
• You generate programming deliverables (e.g., TLFs and datasets) under guidance, applying standard macros and functions in line with Roche programming practices
• You participate in documentation and quality control activities, contributing to reproducible and accurate outputs and ensuring alignment with programming specifications
• You assist in resolving technical issues in code or output by analyzing discrepancies and escalating as needed
• You collaborate with senior programmers to understand study requirements and execute assigned programming tasks
• You engage in learning activities to grow knowledge of clinical research and programming standards, including developing basic understanding of Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) standards
• You work under general supervision and apply independent judgment to interpret guidance, prioritize responsibilities, and make decisions in situations that require contextual understanding
• You apply judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues, balancing scientific rigor with appropriate flexibility, and seek guidance when facing novel or ambiguous situations
• You adhere to functional standards by participating in peer review and mentoring relationships to uphold quality and build methodological and programming expertise

Who you are

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related field
• You have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in statistical programming, or an advanced degree with 3 years of equivalent work experience
• You have basic knowledge of a modern programming language (such as, but not limited to, SAS or R programming) and visualization/review tools
• You have a basic understanding of statistical quality, endpoints, and QC