Job Title: Associate Director, Statistical Programming
Location: San Diego or Remote U.S.
Job Type: Full-Time
Position SummaryReporting to the Senior Director, Statistical Programming, the Associate Director, Statistical Programming will be responsible for hands-on SAS programming that requires providing oversight to CRO statistical programmers and programming support and guidance for internal deliverables and regulatory submissions while ensuring conformance to CDISC standards and submission guidelines. Based on company needs, this position will be required to lead one or more early Phase or late phase studies/programs.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities- Provide statistical programming leadership, including timelines, vendor oversight, and delivery of compliant outputs (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP)
- Lead and execute programming deliverables, including CDISC datasets (SDTM, ADaM), TLFs regulatory submissions, SAPs, and supporting documents
- Oversee the programming support for relevant deliverables, such as Investigator Brochures, publications, US and ex-US regulatory submissions, including CDISC compliant datasets (SDTM, ADaM) and data documentation, Reviewer's Guide, and TLFs
- Hands-on programming and management of in-house deliverables
- Experience in statistical programming for early and late phase oncology trial studies
- Proven ability to lead programming for clinical study protocols.
- Proficiency in SAS Programming for analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures.
- Experience in small to mid-sized biotech/pharma settings and contributing to processes, SOPs and standards
- Proactive, innovative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, team setting, collaborating environment providing programming timelines for various deliverables
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required, advanced medical or life sciences or a related area degree preferred (e.g., MS, PhD) with 8+ years of experience in the life sciences industry or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience
- 6+ years of Statistical Programming experience with early or late phase oncology trial studies
- In-depth knowledge of CDISC standards
- Technical expertise and knowledge of statistical analyses using SAS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of ICH, FDA and GCP regulations and guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset
- This position requires periodic/regular travel, including up to 10% of work time, which may include overnight travel
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands:
- Constant or continuous use of a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform a variety of tasks
- Constant or frequent sitting, standing, or walking
- May lift and/or move objects of various weights
Work Environment:
- Remote: Home office; expected to travel to and work from the Company's headquarters in San Diego from time to time
- San Diego-based: On-site requirement (Monday through Thursday)
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary RangeThe salary range for this position is $184,000 to $197,000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of experience within the job and the industry, education, and skills and certifications.
BenefitsProvided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Additional benefit programs include short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and voluntary insurance programs, including voluntary life, AD&D accident, and critical illness. Employees will also be able to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. In addition, employees will accrue 10 hours of paid vacation time every month and accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employees also enjoy 17 paid holidays each calendar year, including a winter closure, subject to applicable Company policies. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents and Company policies, which may be amended from time to time.
Other CompensationThe hired candidate will be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus and an equity award, subject to the terms of the applicable employment agreement, plan documents, and Company policies.
The information above is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
Applications for this position are anticipated to close on July 31,2026. For more information about this posting, please contact
[email protected].