Sr. Statistical Programmer

Katalyst CRO; Boulder (CO); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading CRO in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a skilled statistical programmer for a mid-senior level role. The candidate will lead the development of CDISC-compliant datasets for CNS clinical trials, ensure accuracy of programming deliverables, and mentor junior team members. A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in statistical programming are required. This is a contract position based in Colorado, offering a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of statistical programming experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry.
• Experience leading programming efforts for clinical trials, including TLF production and QC oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in SAS using CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of CDISC-compliant datasets for CNS clinical trials.
• Program and QC tables, listings, and figures for clinical study reports.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

SAS proficiency

Statistical programming

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation, and documentation of CDISC‑compliant SDTM and ADaM datasets for CNS clinical trials, ensuring traceability from raw data through analysis outputs.
• Program and QC tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for interim and final clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and client deliverables.
• Interpret study protocols, SAPs, and data standards to translate clinical objectives into analysis‑ready datasets and outputs.
• Act as primary programming contact for assigned studies, collaborating closely with statisticians, data managers, and medical writers in a fully remote, fast‑paced environment.
• Conduct independent QC and peer review of programming deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reproducibility of results.
• Develop and maintain study‑specific programming specifications, documentation, and macros to streamline programming efficiency.
• Support regulatory submission readiness, including define.xml, reviewer's guides, and response to agency questions.
• Proactively identify and resolve data or programming issues that may impact timelines or analysis accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior programmers, fostering quality, consistency, and CDISC best practices across projects.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and template development for a growing statistical programming team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline; or a combination of education, training and experience to effectively perform the job functions.
• 5+ years of statistical programming experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry, preferably with prior experience in CNS trials.
• Experience leading programming efforts for clinical trials, including dataset development, TLF production, and QC oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in SAS, with hands‑on experience using CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
• Experience with R or Python for data manipulation, automation, or reporting is highly valued, though not required.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and standards, including Pinnacle 21, define.xml, and reviewer's guides.
• Experience working in a remote, team‑based environment and comfortable with virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to explain technical concepts to non‑programmers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently and prioritize across multiple projects.
• High attention to detail, with a focus on quality, reproducibility, and traceability in all deliverables (analysis datasets and output).
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), adhere to project timelines, and contribute to continuous improvement of programming processes.
• Proactive problem‑solver and critical thinker with a willingness to adapt and thrive in a growing, fast‑paced CRO environment.
• Able to manage multi‑tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with shifting timelines and evolving sponsor needs.
• Able to make complex programming and data‑related decisions independently.
• Able to anticipate analytical needs, understand downstream impacts of programming decisions, and proactively identify gaps in data and specifications.
• Comfortable working across functional teams (e.g., clinical, data management, biostatistics, medical writing) and shifting between strategic and tactical tasks quickly.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability able to pivot between tasks, troubleshoot issues efficiently, and take initiative in a small, collaborative team setting.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing