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Principal Statistical Programmer

7+ years
USD 88,300 to 294,800.
10 Nov. 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Principal Statistical Programmer

Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: R1497090
Work Model: Home-Based (United States; additional locations available)

Role Overview

IQVIA is seeking an experienced Principal Statistical Programmer to join its FSP team. This senior-level role is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and implementation of integrated programming solutions across complex clinical studies. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to provide high-level consulting support for advanced statistical programming needs.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in pharmaceutical or CRO environments, deep knowledge of CDISC standards, advanced proficiency in R and SAS, and proven capability managing multiple studies and teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead programming activities for complex clinical trials, including development, testing, and documentation of statistical programs used to generate tables, figures, and listings.

  • Program and validate analysis datasets (SDTM, ADaM) and transfer files for internal and external use.

  • Perform quality control checks on source data and report data issues as required.

  • Interpret study requirements and develop programming specifications for complex studies.

  • Serve as the technical team lead, overseeing programming activities for single or multiple studies.

  • Communicate directly with statisticians, clinical teams, and client stakeholders to align on specifications and timelines.

  • Estimate programming scope, assign resources, and manage project timelines.

  • Promote adherence to organizational standards, SOPs, templates, and best practices.

  • Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid-level programmers.

  • Contribute strategic solutions to complex statistical programming challenges and departmental initiatives.

Required Experience and Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or CRO industry.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

  • Advanced proficiency in R programming and extensive experience with SAS Base, SAS/STAT, SAS Graph, SAS Macros, SAS/SQL, SAS/ODS, SAS/ACCESS.

  • Strong expertise in CDISC SDTM and ADaM implementation.

  • Thorough understanding of relational databases and clinical trial data structures.

  • Experience leading technical teams and coordinating tasks across programming groups.

  • In-depth knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines (E3, E6, E8, E9).

  • Strong analytical, technical, leadership, and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects independently.

  • Experience in Oncology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, or EDCP therapeutic areas is preferred.

Key Competencies

  • Ability to solve routine and complex programming challenges.

  • Skilled in application development, data handling, and reporting of clinical results.

  • Effective at delegation, team coordination, and project management.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain productive working relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders.

About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, advanced analytics, and healthcare intelligence. The organization delivers innovative solutions that support the development and commercialization of life-changing medical treatments, contributing to improved patient outcomes and public health worldwide.

Compensation

  • Annualized base salary range: USD 88,300 to 294,800.

  • Actual compensation is based on skills, experience, education, location, and work schedule.

  • Additional compensation opportunities may include incentives, bonuses, health and welfare benefits, and other role-specific allowances.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IQVIA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.