Part-Time Contract Statistical Programmer

Keros Therapeutics; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Keros Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Senior Statistical Programmer to provide cross-functional statistical programming leadership within its Biometrics team. You will oversee SAS programming activities across clinical development programs, draft custom reports, and ensure SDTM/ADaM compliance for regulatory submissions.

The role reports to the head of Biometrics and involves collaboration with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Clinical Development Operations to drive data quality and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Biostatistics/Statistics, Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of statistical programming experience in the pharmaceutical / CRO industry.
• 3+ years of overseeing technical professionals in a regulated environment.
• Experience building in‑house statistical computing environment, SOPs and processes.
• Strong hands‑on SAS programming skills on both clinical trial reporting and system macro development. General knowledge of R is a plus.
• Expert knowledge with CDISC standards for SDTM and ADaM and statistical programming requirements for regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Design/Establish SAS program library for clinical trial reporting, data review tools, and statistical analyses.
• Draft and finalize custom report programming specifications for data listings, patient profiles, data displays and metrics reporting.
• Develop SAS programs and macros and provide hands-on SAS programming support.
• Review clinical data management study documents and SDTM/ADaM related artifacts.
• Lead programming activities in regulatory filings and oversee CRO programming.
• Oversee SDTM/ADaM datasets, TFLs, and reviewer guidance documents.

Skills

SAS programming

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Regulatory submissions

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Biostatistics/Statistics or CS degree

Tools

SAS

R

Pinnacle 21

Job description

At Keros, our mission is to deliver significant clinical benefit to a wide range of patients with disorders that are linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) family of proteins. With a focus on developing differentiated product candidates that are designed to alter TGF-β signaling, we aim to target the pathways critical for the growth, repair and maintenance of blood cells and a number of tissues, including bone, skeletal muscle, adipose and heart tissue. We believe our product candidates have the potential to unlock the full therapeutic benefits of modulating the TGF-β superfamily and provide disease-modifying benefit to patients.

Job Summary

Provide statistical and clinical programming expertise cross-functionally with the clinical study team. This individual will be responsible for the oversight and execution of statistical and clinical programming activities in Keros’s clinical development programs. This position will report to the head of Biometrics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design/Establish SAS program library for clinical trial reporting, data review tools, and statistical analyses.
• Work with the clinical study team to draft and finalize custom report programming specifications required for data listings, patient profiles, data displays and metrics reporting.
• Develop SAS programs and macros per report programming specifications and perform hands‑on SAS programming support as required.
• Support and review clinical data management study documents including Case Report Forms (CRFs), Data Management Plan (DMP), Database Specifications, Electronic Edit Checks, Manual Data Listings Review Plan and Data Transfer Specifications in CDISC format as it relates to the data management functional area.
• Identify and drive opportunities to continuously enhance statistical programming processes, SOPs, and technologies.
• Provides comprehensive programming leadership and strategy across multiple clinical programs and therapeutic areas as needed.
• Lead programming activities in regulatory filings, including the submission of eCTD of BLA/NDA to FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the activities of CRO programming team to ensure deliverables are in accordance with service agreements, study milestones/timelines and with quality.
• Oversee/Perform programming activities for SDTM datasets, ADaM datasets, TFLs for CSR, publications, data review, and ad hoc analysis.
• Author/Review data specifications for SDTM and ADaM datasets as well as define.xml files, reviewers guide documents and Pinnacle 21 validation reports.
• Participate in team/vendor meetings and study document reviews, e.g. clinical study protocols, eCRF, data transfer specifications, SAP and mock TFL shells.
• Monitor data integrity throughout study execution by partnering with Biostatistics, Data Management, Clinical Development Operation and Clinical Science.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Biostatistics/Statistics, Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of statistical programming experience in the pharmaceutical / CRO industry
• 3+ years of overseeing technical professionals in a regulated environment
• Experience building in‑house statistical computing environment, SOPs and processes
• Strong hands‑on SAS programming skills on both clinical trial reporting and system macro development. General knowledge of R is a plus
• Expert knowledge with CDISC standards for SDTM and ADaM and statistical programming requirements for regulatory submissions
• Recent experience with BLA/NDA or other regulatory filing, including ISS or ISE. Oncology experience is a plus
• Global clinical trial and CRO management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player who embraces culture and pace in a startup company

Attributes

• Ability to evaluate, propose and implement creative approaches
• Ability to work effectively with minimal structure as well as determine when structure is needed and develop related procedures
• Effective communication skills to convey programming considerations
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to manage conflicting priorities, and to be flexible when priorities change

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, and other relevant factors.

Potential base pay range

$114—$133 USD

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement

Keros is an inclusive company. We believe that diversity drives innovation. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. As such, Keros takes a holistic approach in mentoring, coaching, and developing all of our Keros team members.

Keros Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.