Sr. Statistical Programmer - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Sr. Statistical Programmer to assist in data generation and analysis for clinical trials. This remote position offers a competitive salary and focused support on biostatistics for advanced medical technologies. Candidates will contribute to pioneering solutions in cardiovascular treatments and engage in a collaborative cross-functional team.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• 5+ years in statistical programming within medical or biotechnological fields.
• Extensive knowledge of CDISC standards.
• Strong programming skills in SAS, familiarity with R is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop SAS programs to generate datasets and reports for clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with CDISC standards in dataset creation.
• Collaborate with teams on data cleaning and regulatory submission preparation.

Skills

SAS Programming

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

Sr. Statistical Programmer - Shockwave Medical

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Sr. Statistical Programmer - Shockwave Medical

Join to apply for the Sr. Statistical Programmer - Shockwave Medical role at Johnson & Johnson MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function

Biostatistics

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. Statistical Programmer - Shockwave Medical to join our team. The position is FULLY REMOTE and can sit anywhere in the US.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Sr. Statistical Programmer supports the Biostatistics team in the generation and validation of analysis datasets and statistical outputs for clinical trials. This role is key to implementing programming standards and supporting the standardization of CDISC-compliant datasets (e.g., SDTM, ADaM) across clinical programs. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented statistical programmer with a strong interest in clinical data analysis, regulatory processes (such as PMA or 510(k) submissions), and continual learning in a regulated environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and validate SAS programs to generate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) that support clinical trial reporting, regulatory submissions, and publications.
• Implement and maintain standardized programming templates, macros, and tools to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across clinical studies.
• Contribute to the creation and review of programming specifications for SDTM and ADaM like datasets based on CDISC standards and internal guidelines.
• Assist in programming support for data cleaning, interim analyses, medical review, and final study reports.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, clinical team members, and external vendors to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP) with biostatisticians to anticipate any complications or complexities for programming activities.
• Perform quality control (QC) and validation of internally and externally developed datasets and outputs, adhering to company SOPs and programming best practices.
• Integrate data across multiple studies for pooled analyses, submission packages, or visual summaries to support regulatory filings or internal strategy.
• Document all programming activities clearly and thoroughly, supporting reproducibility and regulatory compliance in a validated programming environment.
• Use version control systems and structured documentation to support audit readiness and collaborative programming practices.
• Contribute to posters, presentations, or ad hoc analyses, including visual data summaries using SAS graphics or other data visualization tools.
• Other duties as required
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
• Proficient in SAS programming (Base, Macro, SQL), with exposure to SAS Graph and Stat procedures; experience with R or data visualization is a plus.
• Understanding of clinical trial design, GxP principles, and FDA/EMA regulatory requirements, particularly for medical device submissions such as PMA and 510(k).
• Familiarity with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM); ability to implement standardized datasets in line with internal and industry guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
  
  

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

US: $89,000- $143,750 / Bay Area: $103,000-$165,600

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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