Senior Statistical Programming Lead (SAS/R)

Exelixis; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock purchase program

Long-term incentives

Vacation days (15)

Holidays (17)

Sick days (10)

Job summary

Exelixis is seeking a senior Statistical Programmer to lead macro libraries and SDTM/ADaM data management for clinical studies. You will develop SAS and R programs, create automated analysis tools, and ensure quality control of output for regulatory submissions.

You will collaborate with biostatisticians, clinical data management, and CRO partners, while advancing programming standards across studies. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of Pharma/Biotech programming experience.
• Experience with NDA submissions is a plus.
• Proficiency in data standards (CDISC) and statistical programming.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead macro development and maintenance across studies.
• Follow SDLC to create global macros and programs.
• Develop SAS and R programs for analyses like Integrated Safety Summaries.
• Coordinate data transfers and outputs with CDM/biostatistics.
• Oversee CRO deliverables and QC of TLFs (tables, listings, figures).
• Mentor junior programmers and coordinate staffing.

Skills

SAS

SAS Macro

SAS/Stat

R

SDTM/ADaM

CDISC

Unix/Linux

Cognition

Communication

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAS

R

UNIX

CDISC

Job description

Exelixis is seeking a senior Statistical Programmer to lead macro libraries and SDTM/ADaM data management for clinical studies. You will develop SAS and R programs, create automated analysis tools, and ensure quality control of output for regulatory submissions.

You will collaborate with biostatisticians, clinical data management, and CRO partners, while advancing programming standards across studies. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.