Summary of Role:The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus It will provide subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As an expert within their own field, acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.
LOCATION: Durham, NCAccountabilities:- Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
- Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of TA, Project, or function
- Leads or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
- Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function
- Drives standards development and implementation
- Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
- Provides Programming expertise to the team
- Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements
- Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship
- Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems
- Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
- Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
- Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
- Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
- Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
- Maintains expertise of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current
Required Skills:- Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
- Proven programming expertise Thorough knowledge of clinical development
process
- Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them
- Ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams
- Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the role
- Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project
- Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming related items
- Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
- Project Mindset
Desired Skills:- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $137,135 to $205,703. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Call to Action:Step into this country leadership role to accelerate life-changing trials and turn bold science into result that matter-make your move and help shape what comes next.
Date Posted14-Sep-2026
