Associate Director, Statistical Programming

Travere Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health benefits

Retirement match

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Statistical Programming in San Diego with remote flexibility. The role involves hands-on SAS programming, leading a biometrics team, and overseeing external vendors to ensure timely deliverables across Phase I–IV trials.

Candidates should have 8+ years in clinical research, strong SDTM/ADaM and Define.XML knowledge, and demonstrated leadership. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strict adherence to regulatory guidelines are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical discipline; MSc preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in clinical research, SAS programming for Phase I–IV in pharma/CRO.
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership with at least 3 years as Lead Programmer.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on programming and validation support to project teams.
• Oversee external vendors to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Develop programming standards and procedures; work cross-functionally.
• Support submissions and regulatory activities.

Skills

SAS programming

SDTM/ADaM/Define.XML

CDISC/CDASH/eCTD

UNIX/Windows

R Software

MS Office

Project management

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

MACRO/GRAPH/ODS

Job description

Department: 106300 Biometrics

Location: San Diego, USA- Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary: The Associate Director, Statistical Programming works closely with the Executive Director, Statistical Programming and other members of the Biometrics team to provide programming support across all programs. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on programming and validation support to project teams and oversee external vendors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. This role will also provide technical expertise to development programming standards and procedures and will work cross-functionally. Strong technical skills and experiences supporting submissions are required.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline. Masters preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in clinical research, ideally as a SAS programming for phase I-IV clinical trials in a pharmaceutical/CRO environment.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience with at least 3 years’ experience as Lead Programmer is required.

Additional Skills/Experience:

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Experience in managing vendors and/or direct reports.
• Technical knowledge and experience with SDTM, ADaM, and Define.XML.
• Strong understanding of the drug development process, submission-related activities and regulatory requirements (eg, CDISC, CDASH, eCTD) and guidelines (eg, ICH, CHMP, FDA, GCP).
• Submission support with compliance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of SAS functionalities (including ODS, SQL, MACRO, STAT, GRAPH, and ACCESS) and experience with MS Office are required. Familiarity or experience with R Software is a plus.
• Proven experience with UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets and critical paths.
• Ability to adapt to modification and changes to project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics to accommodate these changes.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Travere is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

Total Rewards Offerings: Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $195,000.00

This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location.