Senior Lead Statistical Programmer – Remote/Onsite

Everest Clinical Research; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement

Paid time off & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Everest Clinical Research in Bridgewater, New Jersey (onsite) or remotely from a home-based office anywhere in the USA is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead complex programming for Phases I–IV, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior programmers, manage timelines, develop SDTM/ADaM specifications and define.xml, coordinate with sponsors, and contribute to submission readiness while maintaining company standards.

Qualifications

• M.S./M.A. or higher in Statistics, Biostatistics, CS, or related field.
• 10 years (M.S./M.A.) or 9 years (Ph.D.) related experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial data processing, programming, and regulatory submission requirements.
• Proficient in SAS programming, analysis, and submission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex statistical programming projects and resolve issues.
• Coordinate study teams, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Plan resources and assign programming tasks based on team skills.
• Develop and maintain SDTM/ADaM specifications and define.xml files.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Regulatory submissions

Mentorship

Education

M.S./M.A. in Statistics or Biostatistics

Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics (optional)

Tools

SAS

SAS/STAT

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Define.xml QC

Job description

Everest Clinical Research in Bridgewater, New Jersey (onsite) or remotely from a home-based office anywhere in the USA is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead complex programming for Phases I–IV, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior programmers, manage timelines, develop SDTM/ADaM specifications and define.xml, coordinate with sponsors, and contribute to submission readiness while maintaining company standards.