Lead, Scientific Programming—CDISC & Submissions

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior statistical programmer to lead and hands-on deliver high-quality programming outputs for global studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and standardization across analyses.

The role requires 7+ years of SAS or R programming, CDISC SDTM/ADaM expertise, and experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a quantitative or health science field.
• 7+ years hands-on SAS or R programming experience.
• Proficiency with CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM) and regulatory submission requirements.
• Experience coordinating and delivering study/programming assets in a global setting.
• Experience managing third party vendors and outsourcing relationships.
• Experience driving automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and hands-on support for programming deliverables to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and track programming activities, timelines and resources globally.
• Maintain standardization and consistency of specifications across studies and analyses.
• Lead regulatory submission activities, ensuring CDISC data packages meet health authority expectations.
• Oversee outsourcing engagements and coordinate with external vendors.
• Collaborate with project statisticians and cross-functional teams in meetings.
• Support process improvements and outsourcing operation management.
• Mentor junior staff in programming techniques and standards.

Skills

SAS Programming

R Programming

CDISC Standards

Regulatory Submissions

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related health sciences field

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior statistical programmer to lead and hands-on deliver high-quality programming outputs for global studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and standardization across analyses.

The role requires 7+ years of SAS or R programming, CDISC SDTM/ADaM expertise, and experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages a plus.