Senior Statistical Programmer - Remote (SAS/SDTM)

WCG Clinical, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

WCG Clinical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to develop, validate, and document SAS programs supporting clinical trial data analysis and regulatory submissions.

You will lead programming activities, mentor junior staff, and ensure deliverables meet industry and regulatory standards. The role requires 5+ years of SAS programming, 2+ years of macro programming, and CDISC expertise, with preferred R experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of SAS programming experience.
• R programming experience highly preferred.
• 2 years of macro programming experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccines, biotech, or medical device industry.
• Phase 1-4 clinical trials experience.
• In depth knowledge of CDISC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document SAS programs for clinical trial datasets (SDTM, ADaM) and outputs (tables, listings, figures) for regulatory submission, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead programming activities and manage resources, timelines, and priorities for assigned studies and projects.
• Conduct comprehensive quality control checks and peer code reviews on all programming deliverables.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to ensure project requirements are met and deliverables are aligned.
• Conduct thorough quality control checks on programs and datasets to ensure precision and dependability.
• Oversee and manage programming activities for studies or projects, handling resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Guide junior programmers, offering mentorship on industry standards and best practices.
• Provide expertise in interpreting and implementing SAP programming specifications and project documentation.
• Troubleshoot programming and data issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely, reliable data reporting.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently, setting strategic goals and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Foster innovation within the department and contribute to process enhancement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

Macro programming

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related field

Job description

WCG Clinical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to develop, validate, and document SAS programs supporting clinical trial data analysis and regulatory submissions.

You will lead programming activities, mentor junior staff, and ensure deliverables meet industry and regulatory standards. The role requires 5+ years of SAS programming, 2+ years of macro programming, and CDISC expertise, with preferred R experience.