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Principal Statistical Programmer
Primary Location: United States, Newton, Massachusetts Job ID R0000040258 Category Statistical Programmer Date Posted 03/30/2026Overview
As a member of Parexel’s Statistical Programming group, you analyze, summarize, and graphically present clinical data to assess the safety and efficacy of the clinical trial. It requires attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and effective communication to ensure new treatments reach patients faster. You will work in different therapeutic areas assessing a variety of data entries and endpoints in an ever-changing environment. We provide a fertile environment for growth, with extensive training, mentoring, and technical knowledge sharing.
You will work closely with the client and Parexel teams and collaborate to maximize the collective strength. Experience a supportive and motivating work environment where our teams offer an inherent breadth of knowledge within a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Analytical
- Detail-oriented
- Independent
- Proactive
- Responsible
- Team-player
About This Role
Parexel International LLC
Job Location: 275 Grove Street, Suite 101C, Newton, MA 02466 and telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the U.S. up to 5 days per week
Job Title: Principal Statistical Programmer
Duties: Parexel International LLC seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer in reporting to headquarters in Newton, Massachusetts to conduct statistical analysis. Provide statistical analysis and statistical support for clinical research questions on clinical trial data in an FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulated environment. Analyze Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs). Perform statistical analysis and statistical programming using SAS. Perform quality control on process and technical activities related to derived statistical datasets, table, listings, and figure programming in accordance with corporate quality standards, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements within Phase I-IV clinical trials. Evaluate and prepare project start-up activities, including project area set-up, creation of global programs, tracking spreadsheets, and required documentation. Participate in quality improvement initiatives for statistical programming and analysis. Develop and maintain knowledge of SAS and other relevant statistical analysis and statistical programming languages and processes within the GRO, biostatistics, and medical arenas. Utilize SAS/BASE, SAS/STAT, SAS/SQL, SAS/MACRO, SAS Data Set, Proc Step, and Functions to generate statistical reports, tables, and listings. Build structured and CDISC standard, SDTM, and ADaM statistical datasets for clinical studies. Maintain supporting statistical analysis documentation for studies in accordance with regulatory guidelines to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance. Support project teams in the resolution of statistical analysis and statistical programming-related problems. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the U.S. up to 5 days per week. Annual Salary: $142,911.20 - $207,400.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science or a related field plus two years of statistical programming experience. Must have at least two years of experience in each of the following: (1) statistical analysis and statistical support for clinical research questions on clinical trial data in an FDA 21 CFR part 11 regulated environment; (2) analyzing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs); (3) statistical analysis and statistical programming using SAS; (4) performing quality control on process and technical activities related to derived statistical datasets, table, listings, and figure programming in accordance with corporate quality standards, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements within Phase I-IV clinical trials; (5) evaluating and preparing project start-up activities, including project area set-up, creation of global programs, tracking spreadsheets, and required documentation; (6) utilizing SAS/BASE, SAS/STAT, SAS/SQL, SAS/MACRO, SAS Data Set, Proc Step, and Functions to generate statistical reports, tables, and listings; and (7) building structured CDISC, SDTM, and ADaM statistical datasets for clinical studies.
To apply, please send resume to openings@parexel.com and cite requisition number 00934 or apply at jobs.parexel.com. This position is subject to the company’s Employee Referral Program.
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Potential Career Path
Parexel offers career paths for Statistical Programmers to progress in their technical position or managerial position, as well as options to move to other areas of the business.
- Statistical Programmer I
- Statistical Programmer II
- Senior Statistical Programmer
- Subject Matter ExpertPeople Management
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