Senior SAS & CDISC Standards Engineer - Lead & Mentor

IQVIA; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 98,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Standards Engineer to ensure accuracy and integrity in statistical programming across clinical projects. You will develop and validate complex SAS datasets, apply CDISC ADaM/SDTM standards, and provide technical guidance on methodologies.

You will mentor junior programmers, drive workflow improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align programming with organizational goals. This role emphasizes quality, leadership, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, CS or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in Statistics or CS.
• Ability to lead and manage programming teams.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong judgment and decision-making for statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develops and validates complex datasets and outputs using SAS, ensuring CDISC ADaM/SDTM compliance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize programming processes.
• Provides technical guidance on statistical methodologies and best practices.
• Mentors junior programmers and supports career development.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of programming workflows and standards.
• Ensures high-quality deliverables by following protocols and quality controls.
• Leads initiatives to enhance tools and techniques in statistical programming.
• Aligns programming objectives with organizational goals.

Skills

SAS programming

CDISC ADaM/SDTM

Mentoring junior programmers

Project management

Statistical methodologies

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree Statistics or Computer Science

Master's Degree Statistics or Computer Science

Tools

SAS

CDISC standards (ADaM/SDTM)

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Standards Engineer to ensure accuracy and integrity in statistical programming across clinical projects. You will develop and validate complex SAS datasets, apply CDISC ADaM/SDTM standards, and provide technical guidance on methodologies.

You will mentor junior programmers, drive workflow improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align programming with organizational goals. This role emphasizes quality, leadership, and innovation.