Remote Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS Expert)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; United States; Remote; USD 137,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead and support statistical programming activities for clinical submissions. You will mentor team members, manage tasks, and ensure timely, accurate delivery of analysis outputs.

The role emphasizes SAS expertise, quality control of code, and collaboration across biostatistics, data management, and other departments. Remote-eligible with opportunities for leadership in submissions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAS language, procedures, and functions used in clinical trial reporting.
• Intermediate knowledge of CDISC Standards.
• Regulatory submission experiences.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks, track progress, and provide expert technical support to team members.
• Lead Statistical Programmer on clinical sub-teams for project delivery.
• Create analyses and documents for eCTD submissions, including ISS/ISE.

Skills

SAS programming

SAS Macro language

BASE SAS

SAS/STAT

SAS/GRAPH

CDISC standards

Regulatory submissions

Clinical trials

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in a Scientific Discipline

MS or higher degree preferred

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead and support statistical programming activities for clinical submissions. You will mentor team members, manage tasks, and ensure timely, accurate delivery of analysis outputs.

The role emphasizes SAS expertise, quality control of code, and collaboration across biostatistics, data management, and other departments. Remote-eligible with opportunities for leadership in submissions.