Senior Manager Statistical Programming

Scorpion Therapeutics; New Jersey; On-site; USD 151,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced lead SAS programmer to drive programming in clinical data for multiple studies. You will guide standards, collaborate across global teams, and deliver submission-ready programming for regulatory filings.

The role requires strong mentoring skills, hands-on programming, and the ability to influence project direction while maintaining high-quality outputs. A strategic mindset and cross-functional partnership are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced SAS programming in a clinical data environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial principles and regulatory submission requirements.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional teams.
• Mentoring/coaching experience with junior programmers.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across study teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming support across multiple studies, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate programming documentation and specifications, following established standards.
• Communicate proactively with study and project teams to clarify requirements and guide programmers.
• Lead submission-ready programming deliverables for global regulatory authority filings.
• Guide the development of direct reports through goal-setting, coaching, and mentoring.
• Contribute to hiring by screening and interviewing programming candidates.

Job description

Discover Your Role

• Lead programming support across multiple studies, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables
• Coordinate programming documentation and specifications, following established standards
• Champion company values through excellence, collaboration, and accountability
• Communicate proactively with study and project teams to clarify requirements and guide programmers
• Lead submission-ready programming deliverables for global regulatory authority filings
• Drive department goals and serve as a subject matter expert on key topics
• Guide the development of direct reports through goal-setting, coaching, and mentoring
• Contribute to hiring by screening and interviewing programming candidates

This Role Might Be For You If

• You bring advanced SAS skills honed in a clinical data environment (ideally across multiple therapeutic areas)
• You understand pharmaceutical clinical development, statistical concepts, and regulatory submission requirements
• You collaborate across global, interdisciplinary teams; manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality
• You have a self-starter mindset and enjoy influencing, mentoring, and coaching
• You are energized by hands-on programming and people leadership

This Role Requires

• Advanced SAS programming expertise in a clinical data environment
• Strong understanding of clinical trial principles and regulatory submission requirements
• Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Demonstrated mentoring/coaching experience with junior programmers
• Education/experience: MS or BS in relevant fields (Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science, or related) with 10+ years (12+ for BS) programming experience, preferably in clinical trial data; includes some project and people management experience
• Preferred: Knowledge of R or Python

Application:

Salary Range (annually): $150,500.00 - $245,500.00