Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) Posted September 8, 2026

Principal Programmer, Statistical Programming (Remote)

Boston, United States Full time
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Job Description

General Summary:

The Principal Statistical Programmer works with management to delegate tasks appropriately, track progress, and provide expert technical support to team members. In addition, the Principal Statistical Programmer is a designated member of clinical sub-team(s) in the role of project lead Statistical Programmer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Works regularly with advanced features of SAS (including interfacing ability with other software applications and operating system tools)

Performs quality control checks of SAS code and output produced by other Statistical Programmers to ensure accuracy and consistency within group

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of clinical development and medical data

Solves complex clinical trial reporting problems and demonstrates technical proficiency and exercises judgment in supporting daily operations and ensuring that study tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Engages with a variety of other functions, including Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, Data Management, and other departments engaged in providing data and submission-related activities, often at Senior Management levels

Creates all files, documents, and analyses necessary to support an electronic submission in eCTD format, including ISS/ISE

Provides leadership to ensure compliance with Vertex SOP'S and FDA/ICH/GCP regulations

Provides technical and project management skills to create, review, and approve documentation required to support data analysis, reporting, and CDlSC data submission

Participates in project management cross-functional teams that work on standard operating procedures, guidelines, process improvements, system validation and acquisition, customization, and integration of new tools and technologies

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficiency in all SAS language, procedures, and functions commonly used in clinical trial reporting including the Macro language, BASE SAS, SAS/STAT and SAS/GRAPH

Intermediate knowledge of CDISC Standards

Intermediate knowledge of clinical trials

Regulatory submission experiences

Effective communication (written and verbal) skills to explain difficult information

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in a Scientific Discipline

Typically requires 5+ for M.S. or above and 8+ years for B.S. years of work experience in Biotech, Pharmaceuticals or Clinical Research Organization

Pay Range 136,960.00 – 205,440.00 USD annually

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary   pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility   and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

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At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range:

$149,200 - $223,800

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

1.    Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select

2.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select

3.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

Job details

Seniority
Principal
Function
Biostatistics & Data Science
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Boston, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Biostatistics & Data Science role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 99 comparable Principal Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 28 biopharma companies.

99Comparable roles tracked
94Currently active
28Companies hiring similar roles
12Countries represented

Salary context

45 of 99 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $136,960/yr – $205,440/yr
Lowest disclosed · Principal Computational Statistician · Lilly $66,000/yr – $193,600/yr
Peer group range $129,800 – $288,000 (median $183,250)

Where these roles are based

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United States59
India7
United Kingdom6
China6
Belgium5
Japan4

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Seniority mix

99 of 99 peers have a known seniority level

Senior45
Principal32
Director22

Therapeutic area mix

13 of 99 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology8
Immunology3
Rare Disease2

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