Parexel is looking to hire a remote opportunity for a Principal Statistical Programmer / Study Lead Programmer to work out of any location in the US. 

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Parexel, a leading global clinical research organization (CRO), is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer / Study Lead Programmer to join our mission-driven team. With over 24,000 professionals worldwide and more than 40 years of experience, Parexel partners with biopharmaceutical innovators to deliver life-changing treatments to patients — faster, smarter, and with compassion.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead statistical programming activities across clinical trials, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Collaborate with sponsors, biostatistics, data management, and cross-functional teams.

• Design and validate SDTM and ADaM datasets aligned with CDISC standards.

• Author regulatory deliverables (SDRG, ADRG) for FDA/PMDA submissions.

• Perform efficacy analyses in oncology trials using SAS.

• Support study startup activities and database design.

• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and internal SOPs.

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to training initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience, with at least 3 years in a lead role.

• Expertise in SAS programming and oncology trial analysis.

• Familiarity with RECIST 1.1 and Pinnacle 21 Enterprise.

• Strong understanding of CRF annotation and SDTM mapping.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Why Parexel?

• Work with a collaborative, global team.

• Lead impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture.

• Make a difference in clinical research and patient lives.

Detailed Qualifications and Experience

• Participated in study startup activities, including database design input and DARS (External data) format requirements etc.

• Strong understanding of CRF annotation and mapping to SDTM domains.

• Expert in SDTM and ADaM specification writing aligned with CDISC standards.

• Authored regulatory deliverables including SDRG and ADRG for FDA/PMDA submissions.

• Proficient in SAS programming with a focus on efficacy analysis in oncology trials.

• Familiar with RECIST 1.1 criteria for tumor response evaluation.

• Experience with Pinnacle 21 Enterprise (P21E) for data validation and Define.xml creation (can learn if no experience).

• Basic knowledge of shell scripting and R programming (optional).

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills across cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality outputs on time.

• Fast learner with a proactive, detail-oriented approach who can challenge assumptions, i.e. not just assume the client is always correct.

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience is required, including at least 3 years in a lead role overseeing the end-to-end clinical study lifecycle. If they have less leadership but technically strong, we can work with that.

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