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Sr. Statistical Programmer - Fsp - Us West Coast Only

4+ years
$104,000 – $145,000
10 Nov. 14, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Job Title:

Sr. Statistical Programmer – FSP (West Coast, US Only)

Location: Remote – California, USA
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions: Office

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD Clinical Research Portfolio)


About the Role:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sr. Statistical Programmer to provide advanced programming support and lead complex data analysis projects. This role involves developing and validating complex statistical programs, conducting quality control checks, and optimizing programming processes.

Note:

  • Must be West Coast-based (relocation not provided).

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

  • Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and validate complex statistical programs

  • Conduct quality control (QC) checks on data and analysis outputs

  • Optimize programming processes and methodologies

  • Lead complex data analysis projects

  • Perform QC checks of SAS code and output produced by other programmers

  • Code SAS programs for analyzing and reporting clinical trial data

  • Transform and submit data in CDISC SDTM format

  • Document programming activities and maintain version control

  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior programmers

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

  • Review statistical analysis plans and related documents

  • Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues


Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field

Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience in statistical programming

  • Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python

Preferred:

  • Experience in clinical trials or research studies

  • Knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM)


Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lead and mentor junior programmers

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to use hands/fingers to handle or manipulate keyboard

  • Occasionally stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

  • Read and type while sitting at a computer for up to 4 hours

  • Vision: close vision required

  • Occasionally lift, tug, or pull up to 25 lbs


Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $104,000 – $145,000 (California)

  • May be eligible for variable annual bonus based on performance

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 120 hours minimum + 10 paid holidays annually

  • Paid parental leave: 3 weeks bonding, 8 weeks caregiver leave

  • Accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability

  • Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – purchase company stock at a discount

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