SAS Programmer / Clinical Systems Migration Support

This role focuses on supporting a major clinical systems migration, moving clinical trial data from an existing platform into a new system used by Biostatistics and Data Management teams. The position combines hands-on SAS statistical programming with clinical systems setup and migration activities, providing comprehensive support for implementation across the Clinical Data Repository, Statistical Computing Environment, and Metadata Repository. You will play a key role in testing and validating end-to-end workflows, evaluating and updating business processes, and ensuring accurate, compliant migration of clinical data into a new GxP-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the migration of clinical data from the legacy system to the new platform in a GxP-compliant environment.
• Perform day-to-day SAS statistical programming activities to support Biostatistics and Data Management needs.
• Assist with system setup and configuration for the Clinical Data Repository, Statistical Computing Environment, and Metadata Repository.
• Test and assess end-to-end workflows from source data through analytics and regulatory submission.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation activities to ensure system and data quality.
• Evaluate and help update business processes related to clinical data management and statistical programming workflows.
• Collaborate closely with study teams, Biostatistics, Data Management, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant data transfer.
• Help define and follow data migration processes and best practices to ensure correct and efficient execution.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for the new environment after go-live.
• Contribute to documentation related to migration activities, validation, and system configuration as needed.

• 5 years of statistical programming experience in a pharmaceutical, CRO, or biotech environment.
• Strong SAS programming skills with experience in statistical programming for clinical studies.
• Experience managing statistical data in clinical research settings.
• Exposure to clinical data environments, including Biostatistics and Data Management functions.
• Experience in system migration and/or system setup activities related to clinical or statistical systems.
• Understanding of data migration processes and industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience with clinical data repositories, statistical computing environments, or metadata repositories.
• Experience with UAT testing and validation activities in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of SDTM and ADaM standards and their use in clinical trial programming.
• Understanding of clinical databases and programming workflows for clinical studies.
• Proficient computer skills across multiple applications and operating system environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Completed bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent in a relevant field.

• Ideal total experience range of 5–7 years in clinical statistical programming.
• Hybrid background that combines strong SAS programming with systems and migration work.
• Ability to operate on both the functional side (working with study teams and business processes) and the technical side (systems, data flows, and configuration) of migration projects.
• Experience with business process evaluation and optimization in clinical data and programming workflows.
• background in clinical research, including familiarity with clinical trial data structures and standards.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements during large-scale system implementations.
• Interest in long-term involvement beyond the initial migration, including post-go-live support and continuous improvement.

This is a fully remote position with an expectation to work Eastern Standard Time hours, including availability for meetings that may start as early as 7:00 AM EST. You will work within modern clinical data and statistical computing environments, including a Clinical Data Repository, Statistical Computing Environment, and Metadata Repository, as part of a GxP-compliant infrastructure. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact system migration project with long-term potential beyond the initial implementation, including ongoing post-go-live maintenance and support. The work environment emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, clear communication, and a blend of technical programming and systems-focused responsibilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Basking Ridge, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

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Salary : $75 - $80