Principal Statistical Analyst

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company is seeking a Principal Statistical Analyst to lead statistical programming for clinical trial data, ensuring data integrity and regulatory-ready outputs. You will develop SAS programs, validate analysis datasets, and support multiple studies across development stages.

The role requires 14+ years of experience, CDISC expertise, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analysis, tables, figures, and submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, CS, Life Sciences or related field.
• 14+ years of statistical programming experience in pharma/biotech/CRO/clinical research.
• Extensive hands-on SAS experience for analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM).
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and study reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop/validate SAS programs to generate analysis datasets, TLFs, and other deliverables.
• Create and maintain analysis dataset specifications and supporting docs.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of programming outputs across studies.
• Follow established programming standards, processes, and best practices.
• Perform quality control reviews of outputs and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Support development of CDISC-compliant deliverables and analyses.
• Contribute to clinical study reporting, regulatory submissions, publications, and other deliverables.
• Produce and validate ad hoc analyses and data reviews for stakeholders.
• Review SAPs, programming specs, study reports, and related documents for accuracy.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data management, and clinical teams to support study objectives.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Regulatory submissions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics/Biostatistics/Math/CS/Life Sciences

Tools

SAS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Statistical Analyst to support the analysis, validation, and reporting of clinical trial data in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. This individual will play a key role in delivering high-quality programming outputs, ensuring data integrity, and supporting regulatory and clinical development activities across multiple studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and/or independently validate SAS programs used to generate analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures (TLFs), and other clinical trial deliverables.
• Create and maintain analysis dataset specifications and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of programming outputs across assigned studies and projects.
• Follow established programming standards, processes, and best practices.
• Perform quality control reviews of clinical data outputs and related documentation to support internal decision-making and external regulatory submissions.
• Support the development of CDISC-compliant deliverables, including SDTM and ADaM datasets, associated documentation, and analysis outputs.
• Contribute to clinical study reporting, regulatory submissions, publications, and other research-related deliverables.
• Produce and validate ad hoc analyses, data reviews, and presentation materials for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), programming specifications, study reports, presentations, and related documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with statisticians, data management, clinical teams, and other functional groups to support study objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 14+ years of statistical programming experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research industry.
• Extensive hands‑on experience using SAS for clinical trial data analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of CDISC standards, including SDTM and ADaM.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and clinical study reporting activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Industry experience supporting clinical development programs is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting oncology clinical trials.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of working effectively across teams.
• Interest in leveraging innovative tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level programming professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced clinical development environment and contributing to the successful delivery of high‑impact research programs.