Senior Lead Statistical Programmer - SAS/R Expert (Remote)

WCG Clinical, Inc.; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WCG Clinical, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to lead complex programming efforts for clinical trials remotely in the US. You will design, validate, and standardize outputs, driving high quality analyses while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires deep SAS expertise, proficiency in R, and strong knowledge of CDISC standards to ensure regulatory readiness and efficient trial deliverables.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 8–10 years of statistical programming in a clinical trial setting.
• Proficiency in SAS and R; familiarity with CDISC standards and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in statistical programming across multiple studies.
• Design, validate, and oversee complex programming deliverables (TFLs, figures, analysis datasets).
• Develop and enforce programming standards, macros, and quality controls.
• Mentor staff and drive best practices in programming and process improvements.

Skills

SAS Programming

R Programming

CDISC Standards

Mentoring

Technical Leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

SAS Environments

Job description

WCG Clinical, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to lead complex programming efforts for clinical trials remotely in the US. You will design, validate, and standardize outputs, driving high quality analyses while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires deep SAS expertise, proficiency in R, and strong knowledge of CDISC standards to ensure regulatory readiness and efficient trial deliverables.