Spec 3, Statistics & Statistics Programming

Real Staffing; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Medical Device Company in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer Contractor to provide hands-on SAS programming support for clinical studies. You will develop and validate analysis datasets and regulatory outputs with strong independence, and work on cross-functional collaborations.

The role is onsite 3–4 days per week. The position requires 8+ years of relevant experience (or 6+ with a Master's), deep SAS expertise, and familiarity with CDISC SDTM/ADaM, GCP, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years of experience.
• Strong SAS programming expertise including SAS Base, SAS/STAT, and SAS Macros.
• Experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analysis datasets, specifications, and outputs (tables, listings, figures) for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Create, maintain, and enhance SAS programs for reporting and traceability; ensure accuracy and inspection readiness.
• Support planned and ad-hoc analyses, respond to data review questions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on CRFs, database specs, and data derivations.

Skills

SAS

SAS Base

STAT

SAS Macros

CDISC

ADaM

SDTM

clinical trials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science

Master's degree in related field

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer Contractor to provide hands-on programming support for clinical studies, developing and validating analysis datasets and statistical outputs in line with regulatory and internal standards. This is an individual contributor role requiring a high level of independence, strong technical expertise, and effective collaboration with Biostatistics and Clinical Data Management. The position is based in Irvine, California, with an expectation of onsite presence approximately 3-4 days per week.

Key responsibilities include developing complex analysis datasets, specifications, and summary outputs such as tables, listings, figures, and graphs for clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and internal presentations. You will create, maintain, and enhance SAS programs to support efficient reporting, review, and traceability, while ensuring all deliverables are accurate, well documented, and inspection ready. The role also involves supporting planned and ad-hoc analyses, responding to data review questions, and partnering with cross-functional teams to review CRFs, database specifications, edit checks, and data derivations. You will be expected to identify programming risks, data issues, and process improvement opportunities proactively.

Company: Medical Device Company

Role: Senior Statistical Programmer

Location: Hybrid in Irvine, CA

Contract: 6 month W2 contract (chance for extension)

Hourly rate: 75/hour

Start date: 12/1/26

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

Benefits details

• health insurance
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance
• paid leave

To be successful, you should hold a bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Strong SAS programming expertise is essential, including SAS Base, SAS/STAT, and SAS Macros, along with experience in clinical trials and CDISC standards such as SDTM and ADaM. A solid understanding of GCP, ICH, FDA, and ISO requirements is required. Experience with regulatory submissions, CRO/vendor validation, SAS macro development, or additional languages such as R or Python would be advantageous.

Must-Have Skills

• SAS
• SAS Base
• STAT
• SAS Macros
• CDISC
• ADaM
• SDTM
• clinical trials

Nice-to-Have Skills

• GCP
• ICH
• FDA
• ISO
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint
• regulatory submissions
• CRO validation
• R
• Python

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.