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Principal Statistical Programmer
Primary Location: United States, Newton, Massachusetts Job ID R0000040432 Category Statistical Programmer Date Posted 04/10/2026Overview
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.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Analytical
- Detail-oriented
- Independent
- Proactive
- Responsible
- Team-player
About This Role
Name of Employer: Parexel International LLC
Position Title: Principal Statistical Programmer
Position Location: 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466
Salary: $159,896.21 – $207,400 per year
Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week
Summary of Duties:
Provide technical support and expert advice to internal and external sponsors on statistical programming projects to support clinical trial activities. Work independently to support various programming activities related to analysis and reporting of clinical study data. Fill the Statistical Programming Lead role on projects and liaise with sponsors, Biostatistics Leads, Data Management Leads, and other functional areas. Monitor quality, timelines, resource allocation, and productivity in relation to budget. Project management for statistical programming. Advise and negotiate statistical programming timelines.
Education requirements: Bachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Science, Data Analytics or related field. Employer will accept post-secondary academic coursework and/or relevant work experience which is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in accordance with 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(D).
Experience requirements: 7 years of progressive experience in statistical programming.
Special Skills or Other Requirements: Applicants must have 7 years of experience with:
Programming and reporting process;FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations;Regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, CDISC, and electronic submissions);Analyzing data from Phase I, II, and III clinical trials;SAS/BASE, SAS/STAT, SAS/SQL, SAS/MACRO, SAS Data Step, Proc Step, and Functions;Generating reports, tables, and listings for statisticians;Building structured, CDISC, SDTM, or ADaM databases for clinical studies;Leading teams in a statistical programming environment;Pinnacle 21 for CDISC compliance validation; andR programming for statistical analysis and visualization.
*100% Remote reporting to Newton, MA.*
*Position eligible for Employee Referral Program*
To apply: Individuals interested in applying for the position may email a resume with Job #LV0209 to openings@parexel.com.
EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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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