Principal Programmer, Statistical Programming

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Principal Statistical Programmer leading SAS clinical-trial reporting and eCTD submissions at global biotechnology company Vertex. Supporting clinical teams, CDISC compliance, quality control, and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with management to delegate tasks appropriately and track progress
  • Provide expert technical support to team members
  • Serve as project lead Statistical Programmer on clinical sub-teams
  • Use advanced SAS features, including interfaces with software applications and operating system tools
  • Perform quality control checks of SAS code and output produced by other Statistical Programmers
  • Solve complex clinical trial reporting problems
  • Support daily operations and ensure study tasks are completed accurately and timely
  • Engage with Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, Data Management, and other departments, often at Senior Management levels
  • Create files, documents, and analyses required for electronic submissions in eCTD format, including ISS/ISE
  • Provide leadership for compliance with Vertex SOPs and FDA/ICH/GCP regulations
  • Create, review, and approve documentation supporting data analysis, reporting, and CDISC data submission
  • Participate in cross-functional project management teams working on SOPs, guidelines, process improvements, system validation and acquisition, and implementation and integration of tools and technologies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
  • Typically 5+ years of work experience for M.S. or above, or 8+ years for B.S.
  • Work experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or a clinical research organization
  • Proficiency in SAS language, procedures, and functions commonly used in clinical trial reporting
  • Proficiency in SAS Macro language, BASE SAS, SAS/STAT, and SAS/GRAPH
  • Intermediate knowledge of CDISC standards
  • Intermediate knowledge of clinical trials
  • Regulatory submission experience
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of clinical development and medical data
  • Experience with eCTD submissions, including ISS/ISE
  • Knowledge of Vertex SOPs and FDA/ICH/GCP regulations

Benefits:

  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Annual equity awards
  • Overtime pay eligibility in accordance with federal and state requirements
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • Week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter
  • Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
  • Commuting subsidy
  • Matching charitable donations
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible work options through Remote-Eligible Flex Designation