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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Statistical Programmer FSP - RWD/EPI - **Company:** Cytel Inc. - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Generalized Linear Model, Regression Analysis, SAS (Software), SQL Databases - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/03DDDF19DE3C43329C1C9075CF9529CB/job/ ## About the Role * Master's degree or PhD in related field (epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics) and 5+ years of experience conducting RWE analytics for pharma industry, CRO, or academic institution * Intermediate to expert level proficiency in SQL is a must. In addition, SAS or R proficiency is required * Deep expertise analyzing RWE data sources such as Optum (Clinformatics Datamart® and Market Clarity), Truveta and UK Biobank. Experience analyzing clinical trial and/or registry data is desirable * Familiarity with relational databases and proficient understanding of claims and ancillary file layouts * Experience with applied statistics including regression analysis (OLS, longitudinal, logistic, Cox, GLM/GEE), survival analyses (Kaplan-Meier, cumulative incidence, accelerated failure time models), and propensity weighting * Excellent project management skills; can prioritize multiple tasks and goals to ensure timely completion * Confident and competent when interacting with internal and external stakeholders * Strong written/verbal communication skills. Highly effective at summarizing and presenting key considerations and evidence ## Description * Providing support to the Epidemiology team by preparing Real World data, advising on data analytic strategies, and supporting stakeholders in various epidemiology analytic activities * Programming and conducting statistical analysis under the direction and supervision of epidemiologists/statisticians including data coding, creation of algorithms, linkage of datasets, and use of statistical packages or platforms * Supporting statistical programming to generate innovative means of data standardization, visualization, and reporting of observational data * Supporting Medical Affairs (e.g. observational studies leveraging RWD); Global Patient Safety and Risk Management (e.g., analysis to obtain background rates) for the development of regulatory/safety documents, and Clinical Development (e.g.; assessment of patient populations/ protocol feasibility) * The position will partner with Epidemiologists to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Being able to prioritize and manage work across multiple projects and stakeholders * Providing strong communication to ensure successful and timely project delivery * Solving technical problems with experience and expertise Summary of Key Responsibilities: * Assist in development of study protocols and analysis plans leveraging large RWD sources (Claims and/or EHR) * Liaise with data vendors to obtain relevant data extracts for research studies consistent with study protocols * Create analytical databases from data extracts to facilitate conduct of data analyses * Conduct analyses consistent with methods set forth in study protocols and analysis plans * Produce tables and figures for discussions with other investigators, clients, and for study reports * Present results internally and to clients * Assist in the preparation of study reports and other deliverables * May have supervisory responsibilities in the future ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [TiDB, One Layer at a Time: How Distributed SQL Became an Agentic AI Backbone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100117-tidb-one-layer-at-a-time-how-distributed-sql-became-an-agentic-ai-backbone) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023)