Sr. Scientist, Stat. Programming, Late-Stage Oncology (Hybrid)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to support late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development. The role leads one or more projects and develops statistical analysis and reporting deliverables for trials and regulatory submissions.

The position requires deep SAS programming expertise in clinical trials, CDISC/ADaM proficiency, and strong collaboration with stakeholders across the product lifecycle. Leadership and strategic thinking are valued components of the role.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in CS, Statistics, Applied Math, Life Sciences, Engineering (or related) with 5+ years SAS programming in clinical trials.
• MS in same fields with 3+ years SAS programming in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analysis and report programming using global/TA standards and departmental SOPs.
• Maintain and manage project plan including resource forecasting.
• Coordinate global programming team (including outsource providers).
• Participate in departmental strategic initiative teams.

Skills

SAS programming

Clinical trial data analysis

SAS MACRO

SAS/GRAPH

Project leadership

CDISC/ADaM

R&D analysis/reporting

Communication skills

GenAI tools

Outsourcing coordination

Education

BA/BS in CS, Statistics, Applied Math, Life Sciences, Engineering (or related)

MS in CS, Statistics, Applied Math, Life Sciences, Engineering (or related)

Tools

SAS software

Microsoft Project

R

Job description

Position Supports statistical programming for late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development. May include leadership of one or more projects. Accountable for development/execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (safety/efficacy datasets, tables, listings, figures) from clinical trials through worldwide regulatory submissions and post-marketing support. Designs and maintains statistical datasets supporting multiple stakeholder groups; collaborates with statistics and project stakeholders; serves as statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through product lifecycle.

Primary Activities:

• Develop and validate analysis and report programming using global/TA standards and departmental SOPs
• Maintain and manage project plan including resource forecasting
• Coordinate global programming team (including outsource providers)
• Participate in departmental strategic initiative teams

Education/Minimum:

• BA/BS in CS, Statistics, Applied Math, Life Sciences, Engineering (or related) + 5+ years SAS programming in clinical trials
• OR
• MS in same fields (or related) + 3+ years SAS programming in clinical trials

Required Skills/Experience:

• Interpersonal collaboration and negotiation; strong written/oral/presentation skills
• Experience developing R&D analysis/reporting deliverables (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
• Project leadership; independent at project level; collaborate with stakeholders
• Deep SAS clinical trial programming expertise (data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH; systems/DB)
• Design/develop complex programming algorithms; understand statistical terminology/concepts
• Familiarity with clinical data management; experience with CDISC and ADaM
• Ensure process compliance and deliverable quality; strategic-to-tactical thinking
• Anticipate stakeholder requirements

Preferred:

• GenAI tools (Python, R, R Shiny, etc.); reporting/SOP and SDLC knowledge
• Regulatory submission experience (US/worldwide) incl. electronic submission deliverables
• Programming consistency across protocols; mentor experience; cross-culture/geography experience
• Project planning with Microsoft Project or similar; professional society activity; process improvement