Senior Principal Programmer (Remote) - SAS/CDISC Expert

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

Job summary

WCG Clinical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to lead advanced statistical programming for clinical trials. You will design and validate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures, while driving SAS and CDISC standards.

You will mentor staff, coordinate cross-study efforts, and influence regulatory submissions with expert GMP-level programming. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in clinical programming, strong SAS, R skills, and a track record of establishing best

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of statistical programming experience in a clinical trial environment.
• Deep expertise in SAS programming, including complex analyses and regulatory deliverables.
• Proficiency in R programming is a must.
• Demonstrated experience with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex programming efforts across studies.
• Experience mentoring staff and driving technical standards or best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate biostatistical projects, including planning and oversight of programming activities, with minimal direction from senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical expert in statistical programming, providing guidance across multiple studies or functional areas.
• Design, develop, validate, and oversee complex statistical programming deliverables, including analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures.
• Lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of DMC macros and programming standards.
• Provide technical oversight and review of programming work to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency across deliverables.
• Drive the establishment and adoption of programming standards, best practices, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with biostatistics and study teams to support complex trial designs, analyses, and DMC reporting.
• Independently manage and prioritize programming activities across multiple studies or initiatives.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to statistical programming staff, supporting skill development and best practices.
• Contribute technical expertise to proposals, project planning, and scope discussions as needed.

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

Leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

WCG Clinical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to lead advanced statistical programming for clinical trials. You will design and validate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures, while driving SAS and CDISC standards.

You will mentor staff, coordinate cross-study efforts, and influence regulatory submissions with expert GMP-level programming. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in clinical programming, strong SAS, R skills, and a track record of establishing best