Associate Director, Statistical Programming

OSI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

PepGen is seeking an Associate Director of Statistical Programming to lead and oversee CRO/external programming vendor activities, ensuring SDTM/ADaM quality and regulatory compliance. The role serves as a technical SME on cross-functional teams and drives efficient data provisioning for CSR, regulatory submissions, and other deliverables.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in statistical programming within pharma/biotech, expert SAS, CDISC proficiency, and vendor management experience, with

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Statistics, CS, Mathematics or Life Sciences with 8+ years of statistical programming in pharma/biotech.
• Expert-level SAS programming in clinical trials; R experience preferred.
• Strong CDISC SDTM/ADaM knowledge and regulatory submission experience.
• Experience managing CROs and external vendors and ensuring quality/deliverables.
• Therapeutic area experience in neuromuscular or related diseases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CRO/external programming vendors as primary contact; set expectations and timelines.
• Ensure SDTM/ADaM datasets, TLFs, define.xml, and reviewer guides meet standards.
• Lead development/validation of analysis datasets and CSR outputs.
• Create dataset specifications and programming plans to enable downstream analysis.
• Contribute to SAP and CRF design; establish QC processes and metrics.
• Promote standards, macros, SOPs, and process improvements in Biometrics.
• Ensure timely, quality programming deliverables meeting regulatory expectations.
• Communicate complex concepts to statisticians and partners.

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

CDISC standards

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical programming

Education

BS/MS in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

SAS

define.xml

Job description

Associate Director, Statistical Programming

The Associate Director, Statistical Programming will work in collaboration with the Head of Biometrics and leadership to provide strong programming support to advance PepGen’s clinical program. The Associate Director will serve as a technical subject‑matter expert on our cross‑functional team and act as the primary point of accountability for CRO and external vendor programming deliverables, managing these relationships and overseeing the quality of their output.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee CRO and external programming vendors, serving as the primary point of contact for statistical programming activities; set expectations, monitor performance, and ensure deliverables meet quality, timeline, and budget requirements
• Own the quality oversight of vendor and CRO programming deliverables, including review and validation of SDTM and ADaM datasets, Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs), define.xml, and reviewer's guides to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with CDISC and regulatory standards
• Lead and perform the development and validation of analysis datasets and reporting outputs in support of clinical study reports (CSR), regulatory submissions, and other deliverables
• Develop and review dataset specifications (SDTM and ADaM), programming plans, and mock TLF shells to ensure downstream data can be analyzed efficiently
• Provide programming input into statistical analysis plans (SAP) and case report form (CRF) design
• Establish and monitor quality control processes and metrics for outsourced programming work; identify and resolve issues proactively
• Contribute to the development of programming standards, macros, SOPs, and process improvements within the Biometrics function
• Ensure all programming deliverables meet timelines, quality standards, and regulatory expectations (ICH, FDA, EMA)
• Effectively communicate technical concepts in written and verbal context to statisticians, cross‑functional partners, and external vendors

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS/MS in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related field with 8+ years of statistical programming experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Expert‑level hands‑on experience with SAS programming in clinical trials; experience with R preferred
• Strong working knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, define.xml) and regulatory submission requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing CROs and external programming vendors, including oversight of quality and deliverables
• Experience in therapeutic areas such as neuromuscular diseases or other rare diseases preferred
• Regulatory (s)NDA/BLA/MAA submission experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities across studies

Compensation

The estimate full-time salary range for this role is between $175,000 to $220,000. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will reflect a number of factors including but not limited to prior experience, relevant skills, education, qualifications and certifications, business needs, internal equity, and market data.

PepGen provides eligible employees a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package including but not limited to a discretionary annual bonus, equity, health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, paid time off with paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, cell phone reimbursement, student loan repayment or 529 contributions, and a lifestyle spending account.

About PepGen

PepGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases. PepGen’s Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform is founded on over a decade of research and development and leverages cell‑penetrating peptides to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. Using these EDO peptides, we are generating a pipeline of oligonucleotide therapeutic candidates designed to target the root cause of serious diseases.

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EEO Statement

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