Associate Director Statistical Programming

BioSpace; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron, located in Warren, NJ, seeks an Associate Director, Statistical Programming to lead a growing programming group in a hybrid work model. You will oversee deliverables across internal and outsourced teams, set standards, and partner with cross-functional study teams to align on requirements and execution.

The role requires a Master’s degree with 10+ years of clinical programming, advanced SAS skills, and strong leadership across global teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science, or related discipline; 10+ years of clinical programming experience.
• Advanced SAS programming skills (Base, Stat, Macro, Graph) within a clinical data environment.
• Demonstrated project and people management experience across global, interdisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in one or more therapeutic areas and strong understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a statistical programming group, driving timely, high-quality deliverables across internal and outsourced work.
• Shape and implement programming standards, applications, processes, and training for your therapeutic area.
• Partner with study and project teams to clarify requirements and guide programmers through assignment execution.
• Represent Statistical Programming with partnering functions to ensure specifications and computing needs are met.
• Champion company values, modeling excellence, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
• Drive department goals and lead subject-matter-expert initiatives.
• Set goals, manage performance, and mentor direct reports, supporting their growth and development.
• Contribute to hiring by screening and interviewing programming candidates.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science, or related discipline

Tools

SAS (Base/Stat/Macro/Graph)

Job description

Build Our Future Together

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Associate Director, Statistical Programming to join our Statistical Programming team, supporting our therapeutic area programs in a hybrid work model. In this role, you will oversee statistical programming activities across internal teams and functional service providers, ensuring high-quality deliverables while shaping departmental standards, processes, and training. You'll collaborate closely with study and project teams, programming leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet therapeutic analysis and computing needs.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & Where

• Location: Warren, NJ
• Work model/flexibility: Onsite/hybrid

Discover Your Role

• Lead and manage a statistical programming group, driving timely, high-quality deliverables across internal and outsourced work
• Shape and implement programming standards, applications, processes, and training for your therapeutic area
• Partner with study and project teams to clarify requirements and guide programmers through assignment execution
• Represent Statistical Programming with partnering functions to ensure specifications and computing needs are met
• Champion company values, modeling excellence, collaboration, ownership, and accountability
• Drive department goals and lead subject-matter-expert initiatives
• Set goals, manage performance, and mentor direct reports, supporting their growth and development
• Contribute to hiring by screening and interviewing programming candidates

This Role Might Be For You If You

• Bring proven experience managing programming teams and external service providers
• Think strategically about department-wide standards, processes, and long-term goals
• Communicate confidently across global, cross-functional teams
• Solve problems independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Enjoy mentoring and developing junior staff and contractors
• Take ownership of deliverables without close supervision
• Bring a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-oriented mindset to complex projects

This Role Requires

• Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science, or related discipline, with 10+ years of clinical programming experience
• Advanced SAS programming skills (Base, Stat, Macro, Graph) within a clinical data environment
• Demonstrated project and people management experience, including work across global, interdisciplinary teams
• Expertise in one or more therapeutic areas and strong understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and regulatory submissions

Nice To Haves

• SAS certification
• Leadership experience supporting the hiring, development, and evaluation of junior staff and contractors

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed onsite. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about onsite expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$176,100.00 - $287,300.00