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# Principal Statistical Programmer (FSP - Permanent Homebased)

- **Company:** IQVIA
- **Location:** Athens, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clinical Data Management, Programming Tools, R (Programming Language), SAS (Software), Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.healthjobsnationwide.com/node/15660948/apply-external

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
 * Minimum 8+ years of statistical programming experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
 * At least 2+ years of experience as a Study Lead/Lead Programmer, leading programming activities across clinical trials; alternatively, experience developing SAS/R solutions implemented across multiple studies, programs, or therapeutic areas.
 * Intermediate/Advanced programming expertise in SAS (Base and Macro) and R.
 * Strong knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, Pinnacle 21) and regulatory submission requirements.
 * Proven experience supporting efficacy analyses, statistical reporting, and regulatory deliverables.
 * Experience developing and reviewing programming specifications and technical documentation.
 * Strong understanding of clinical trial data, including study population, efficacy, safety, and PK/PD analyses.
 * Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across studies and programs.
 * Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and engaging with key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Hands-on experience with R programming in a clinical development environment.
 * Experience supporting global regulatory submissions (FDA, EMA, PMDA).
 * Previous experience working within an FSP model supporting pharmaceutical sponsors.
 * Experience driving programming innovation, automation, and standardization initiatives.

## Description

* Lead statistical programming activities across multiple clinical studies and programs.
 * Serve as a Study Lead, providing oversight, mentorship, and technical guidance to programming teams.
 * Develop, validate, and review analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) using SAS and R.
 * Drive programming standards, efficiencies, and process improvements across studies and therapeutic areas.
 * Author and review programming specifications, validation plans, and study documentation.
 * Ensure high-quality delivery of regulatory submission packages in compliance with industry standards.
 * Collaborate with Biostatistics, Data Management, Clinical, and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve data and programming issues.
 * Support strategic initiatives through the development and implementation of reusable programming tools and solutions.