Associate Strategic Statistical Programming Leader

Exelixis, Inc.; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Exelixis, Inc. seeks an Associate Statistical Programming Director to lead programming activities for studies or projects in Alameda, CA. The role emphasizes macro development, data standards, and collaboration with biostatisticians and CDISC-compliant outputs.

The candidate should have extensive SAS/R skills, senior-level experience in pharma/biotech; oncology trial exposure is a plus. The position offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits under our Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in related discipline with 11+ years of related experience; or MS/MA with 9+ yrs; or PhD with 5+ yrs; or equivalent combo.
• Eight+ years in Pharmaceutical/Biotech programming.
• Proficiency in R, SAS/Base, SAS/Stat, and SAS/Macros.
• UNIX, CDISC, and SAS graphics desirable.
• Oncology clinical trials experience is a plus; NDA submission experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as macro librarian: maintain macros, train users, document usage, and coordinate macro improvements.
• Follow SDLC to create global macros and standard programs for department needs.
• Independently develop SAS and R programs for studies and analyses; create specs.
• Lead or support programming on studies; coordinate data transfers and outputs.
• Oversee CRO deliverables and QC of analysis datasets, TLFs, and reports.
• Provide guidance to junior staff; arrange resources as needed; meet timelines.
• Help with infrastructure development and training of new staff.

Skills

SAS/Base

SAS/Stat

SAS/Macros

R

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Equivalent combo of education and experience

Tools

UNIX

CDISC

SAS graphics

Job description

Exelixis, Inc. seeks an Associate Statistical Programming Director to lead programming activities for studies or projects in Alameda, CA. The role emphasizes macro development, data standards, and collaboration with biostatisticians and CDISC-compliant outputs.

The candidate should have extensive SAS/R skills, senior-level experience in pharma/biotech; oncology trial exposure is a plus. The position offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits under our Total Rewards program.