About this opportunity
Position Summary
We are seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide full end‑to‑end statistical programming support across clinical development programs. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership, and hands‑on delivery, covering SDTM, ADaM, TLF development, and regulatory submission support. The Principal Statistical Programmer will serve as a subject matter expert, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and contribute to programming standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Provide end‑to‑end statistical programming support for clinical studies from study setup through submission
Lead and perform development and validation of:
SDTM datasets
ADaM datasets
Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)
Ensure all deliverables are compliant with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements
Support regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA), including define.xml, submission‑ready datasets, and reviewer’s guides
Serve as a Principal‑level programmer, providing technical leadership and guidance to other programmers as needed
Contribute to and help maintain programming standards, macros, and validation processes
Review and approve programming deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality
Collaborate closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory teams
Proactively identify risks and propose efficient, compliant solutions within timelines
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field
Extensive experience as a statistical programmer, with demonstrated Principal‑level responsibilities
Strong hands‑on experience with:
SDTM and ADaM dataset development
TLF programming
Regulatory submission deliverables
Expert proficiency in base SAS and Advanced SAS with good hands on SAS Macros
In‑depth knowledge of CDISC standards, regulatory guidelines, and submission requirements
Proven ability to manage complex studies independently from start to finish
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $98,200.00 - $273,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
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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 156 comparable Principal Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 33 biopharma companies.
Salary context
70 of 156 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.
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Seniority mix
156 of 156 peers have a known seniority level
Therapeutic area mix
16 of 156 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden
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