CSL Limited

Associate Director, Programming (Macros & Automation)

CSL Limited$189K — $220K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field with substantial programming experience.
  • 10+ years in clinical/statistical programming, particularly in CRO/pharmaceutical sectors using SAS.
  • Expert-level SAS programming skills with advanced macro development proficiency.
  • Proven track record in designing reusable programming frameworks and automation utilities.
  • Strong grasp of CDISC principles and experience navigating regulated clinical development.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement enterprise programming and analysis standards.
  • Develop macro-driven frameworks to standardize programming across studies.
  • Maintain and enhance existing SAS macro libraries and automation tools.
  • Provide oversight for Statistical Computing Environment activities in collaboration with tech teams.
  • Ensure programming aligns with CDISC standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Drive improvement and simplification of programming processes through automation.
  • Create training materials and promote best practices for programming standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with three days onsite per week.
  • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in standardization and innovation in programming.
  • Access to modern tools and frameworks for programming.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and best practices.
Full Job Description
Could you be our next Associate Director, Programming (Macros & Automation)? The job is in our Waltham MA, King of Prussia PA or Glattbrugg Switzerland Office. This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week. You will report to the Director, Programming. Position Purpose: You will be responsible for designing new programming standards, implementing them across the programming organization, and taking full ownership of existing shared codebases and automation frameworks that support clinical data processing, metadata management, reporting, and visualization workflows. You will be a hands-on technical leader who can architect scalable reusable macro frameworks, modernize legacy code, and ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant programming practices aligned with CDISC and regulatory expectations across the programming organization. In addition, a deep expertise in SAS macro development to lead and govern enterprise programming standars and automation solutions. Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 1) Programming Standards Leadership Define, implement, and maintain enterprise programming and analysis standards. Develop scalable, reusable macro-driven frameworks to standardize programming activities across studies and programs. Represent programming at the standards governance forums and drive organization-wide adoption of programming standards and best practices 2) Automation & Code Ownership Take ownership of existing SAS macro libraries, tools, and automation solutions. Maintain, enhance, and modernize legacy programming frameworks to improve reliability, maintainability, and efficiency. Establish documentation, validation, version control, and support processes for all programming automation assets. 3) Operational Support Provide programming oversight for daily Statistical Computing Environment (SCE) activities in partnership with technology and support teams. Ensure the environment effectively supports standards execution and automated workflows. 4) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance Collaborate with data management, statistics, clinical, and quality teams to ensure programming practices align with CDISC standards, organizational procedures, and regulatory expectations. Serve as the subject matter expert for programming standards during internal reviews, audits, and inspections. Track and report adoption and effectiveness of standards using defined metrics. 5) Continuous Improvement Drive simplification and consistency of programming processes through automation and reusable solutions. Develop training materials, guidance, and best practices to support consistent implementation. Identify opportunities to improve reporting and visualization approaches through standardized methods. Job Qualifications and Experience Requirements: Education : BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related area with relevant experience Other degrees and certifications considered if commensurate with related programming experience Experience: 10+ years of experience in either clinical programming and/or statistical programming, within the CRO/pharmaceutical environment using SAS Software. Comprehensive understanding of clinical programming and/or statistical programming processes and standards. Expert-level SAS programming with advanced macro development capability (required). Demonstrated experience designing reusable programming frameworks and shared automation utilities. Experience managing large shared code repositories and supporting enterprise programming tools. Strong understanding of CDISC principles and working within regulated clinical development environments. Familiarity with additional scripting or analytical tools (e.g., R or Python) is beneficial. The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $189,000 - $220,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed for Waltham MA at the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity. #LI-HYBRID

About CSL Limited

CSL Limited is a global biotechnology company that develops and delivers innovative biotherapies and influenza vaccines to protect public health. They have a focus on rare and serious diseases, and their products are used in more than 70 countries. CSL Limited was founded in 1916 in Australia, and has since grown to become one of the largest biotech companies in the world. They have a strong commitment to research and development, and invest heavily in new technologies and therapies. CSL Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the NASDAQ, and has a market capitalization of over $100 billion.
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