Senior Statistical Programmer & Project Lead - Remote

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead programming efforts, manage tasks, and mentor team members, ensuring high-quality outputs for clinical trials.

The role requires expert SAS skills, CDISC standards, and strong experience in clinical trial reporting and regulatory submissions (FDA/ICH/GCP). It offers a remote-eligible framework with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• 5+ years with MS or 8+ years with BS in biotech/pharma/clinical research.
• Proficiency in SAS language, macros, and output review.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming tasks and coordinate with management.
• QC SAS code and outputs for accuracy and consistency.
• Create files and analyses for electronic submissions (eCTD).
• Ensure compliance with Vertex SOPs and FDA/ICH/GCP regulations.
• Provide technical and project management support to teams.

Skills

SAS language

SAS macro language

BASE SAS

SAS/STAT

SAS/GRAPH

CDISC standards

Clinical trial reporting

Regulatory submission knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Scientific Discipline

MS or higher preferred

Tools

SAS software

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead programming efforts, manage tasks, and mentor team members, ensuring high-quality outputs for clinical trials.

The role requires expert SAS skills, CDISC standards, and strong experience in clinical trial reporting and regulatory submissions (FDA/ICH/GCP). It offers a remote-eligible framework with flexible work arrangements.