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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Statistical Programming Architect - Macro, Automation & AI - **Company:** Ipsen, Inc. - **Location:** Paris, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Clinical Data Repository, Computer Programming, Programming Tools, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), SAS (Software), SAS/Base, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Computational Statistics, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Build Tools, Data Management, Functional Programming - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-statistical-programming-architect-macro-automation-and-ai-paris-tx-usa-58868294 ## About the Role test plans * Build tools to improve quality control, traceability, and documentation * Identify innovation and process improvement opportunities with user communities and collaborators * Act as departmental lead in technical areas, coaching programmers for capability development * Engage with cross-functional groups to align strategy, standards and innovations across therapeutic areas * Keep up-to-date with industry processes, trends, and technologies to support current and future needs * Evaluate third-party software for potential integration into the overall solution * Develop and maintain libraries, repositories, and automation tools to support global standards Tasks * Experience in statistical programming and software development in pharma/clinical trials * Designing and implementing programming tools for clinical trial analysis and regulatory submissions * Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements for statistical programming * Extensive experience leading technical initiatives within global programming or biometry * Proven track record implementing automation frameworks or standards across multiple programs * Demonstrated experience with cloud-based platforms and developing tools (preferred) * Proficiency in SAS programming (SAS/MACRO, SQL, SAS/BASE, SAS/GRAPH) and statistics * Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH), CDISC, SDTM/ADaM * Experience organizing NDA/nda regulatory submissions * Experience with clinical data and medical dictionaries * Software design experience with R, Java, C++, JavaScript, Python (highly preferred) * Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, data science/analytics, public health or related field * Advanced degree (Master or PhD) preferred Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will steer the long-term programming technology strategy within Global Biometry, driving automation and digital transformation across therapeutic areas. You will lead cross-functional programming teams, shape scalable solutions, and ensure regulatory-aligned, efficient data analysis and reporting. You'll partner with IT, Data Management, Biostatistics, and external vendors to implement robust, compliant platforms. This is a hands-on, strategic role at the intersection of statistics, programming, and innovation that impacts clinical data analysis and regulatory submissions. Compensation / Benefits * Develop and coordinate technical solutions (SAS macros, SAS templates, R functions/packages, ADaM templates) to automate programming activities * Provide technical guidance and collaborate with IT, QA, System, and external vendors to maintain a robust statistical computing environment * Create software development plans including requirements, design, and test plans * Build tools to improve quality control, traceability, and documentation * Identify innovation and process improvement opportunities with user communities and collaborators * Act as departmental lead in technical areas, coaching programmers for capability development * Engage with cross-functional groups to align strategy, standards and innovations across therapeutic areas * Keep up-to-date with industry processes, trends, and technologies to support current and future needs * Evaluate third-party software for potential integration into the overall solution * Develop and maintain libraries, repositories, and automation tools to support global standards Tasks * Experience in statistical programming and software development in pharma/clinical trials * Designing and implementing programming tools for clinical trial analysis and regulatory submissions * Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements for statistical programming * Extensive experience leading technical initiatives within global programming or biometry * Proven track record implementing automation frameworks or standards across multiple programs * Demonstrated experience with cloud-based platforms and developing tools (preferred) * Proficiency in SAS programming (SAS/MACRO, SQL, SAS/BASE, SAS/GRAPH) and statistics * Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH), CDISC, SDTM/ADaM * Experience organizing NDA/nda regulatory submissions * Experience with clinical data and medical dictionaries * Software design experience with R, Java, C++, JavaScript, Python (highly preferred) * Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, data science/analytics, public health or related field * Advanced degree (Master or PhD) preferred Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - What Development and Tattoos Have in Common and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1380-wearedevelopers-live-what-development-and-tattoos-have-in-common-and-more) - [Building a framework-independent component library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1679-building-a-framework-independent-component-library) ## Related Articles - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)