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Senior Principal Statistical Programmer

Katalyst CRO
Paramus, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Job Description

The Senior Manager in Statistics responsible for perform statistical activities in clinical trials from protocol development to final study report and statistical activities in drug in-licensing, regulatory filings and marketing.

Responsibilities

  • Review protocol, understand study requirements, prepare statistical sections, design study elements including sample size calculation, analysis methods, study duration, etc.
  • Review CRF, database design, and edit check specs.
  • Review study quality surveillance plan and monitor study conduct.
  • Prepare and/or review SAP, TFL shells and specifications for variable derivation.
  • Work closely with Statistical Programmers and Clinical Data Manager in identify data quality issues for key efficacy and safety variables.
  • Provide statistical and validation support for statistical analysis, analysis datasets and TFL.
  • Review study report, manuscripts and other documents related to statistics.
  • Work on responses to health authorities and execute new analysis required for responses, review statistical inputs for regulatory documents.
  • Perform other ad-hoc statistical activities as needed.
  • Works effectively with cross functional groups, study team, and vendors. Proactively control and monitor timelines related to statistics and statistical programming.
  • Participates in monitoring CRO activities and reviewing CRO deliverables Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. or MS in Statistics or Biostatistics.
  • Minimum of 4 years (Ph. D) or 6 years (MS) Pharmaceutical/CRO industry experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of SAS computer package.
  • Excellent knowledge of industry standards, such as the ICH guidelines, CDISC data structures and FDA guidelines.
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management, and ability to meet established deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others.
  • Ability to work independently and problem-solve.
  • Ability to provide leadership for the CRO statisticians and statistical programmers.

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