Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst - Permanent Role_Canada
Summary
Senior statistical programmer at a CRO leading statistical programming for clinical trials: building and validating derived datasets, tables, figures and listings, producing CDISC-compliant electronic submissions (SDTM/ADaM), and guiding junior programmers and vendor deliverables. Core tools are SAS (including macros) and R.
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO committed to professional growth and a quality-driven “one-team” culture. We are seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to join our in-house team and support projects across a diverse client portfolio, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies of varying sizes.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Statistical Programmer to lead statistical activities for clinical trials. This role requires hands-on statistical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to independently lead projects while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
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Main Job Tasks
The Senior Statistical Programmer is a delivery-focused role responsible for leading and supporting aspects of the programming effort to deliver technical programming and information components of a project. The position requires strong technical skills, thorough knowledge of the industry, and demonstrated experience leading statistical programming activities and providing technical guidance to other programmers. The individual should be able to independently perform programming tasks, oversee programming deliverables, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Responsibilities
Programing for clinical trials:
Program and validate derived datasets, tables, figures, listings. Process data from the external sources.
Perform ad hoc exploratory analyses for publications and programming support other functions of Research and Development or other organizations.
Oversee programing work/deliverables from CROs.
Contribute to the design/implementation/review of Case Report Form, Data Transfer Specification, Statistical Analysis Plan, SDTM/ADaM Specification documents, Define packages.
Electronic submissions:
Program and validate CDISC compliant deliveries for the electronic submissions.
Support in the creation of supporting documentation for submissions.
Project Management:
Ensure programming deliverables are on time and of high quality.
Help managing internal contractors and external vendors.
Standards and Guidelines:
Participate in development of departmental working instructions and guidelines.
Help in creation of enhanced functions/macros and utilities.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Medical or related discipline.
- BS with more than 5 or MS with 3 years of experience in statistical programming (SAS, R) in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Working knowledge of SAS and its various components.
- Knowledge of R programming in clinical trials
- Familiarity of the drug development process.
- Strong SAS and SAS Macro language skills.
- R programming skils in clinical trials
- Strong knowledge of industry standards.
- Ability to work on data integrations (ISS and ISE).
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate details of the analysis to other team members with less technical experience.
Open Date: 9/29/2026
Close Date: 11/23/2026
ClinChoice Canada Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing and respecting diversity. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians Disabilities Act, in all aspects of the hiring process, upon request by calling + 1 (647)724-5709 x 301.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA") , personal information is collected under the authority of the Act and will only be used for candidate selection.
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The base salary pay range represents the anticipated low and high range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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