Associate Director of Stats Programming

Associate Director of Stats Programming – Cardiovascular
Location: Irvine, California, United States of America. This position is onsite in Irvine, CA with a hybrid schedule.

Position Overview
Lead the Programming team that develops SAS and R programming deliverables for pre- and post-market global clinical trials in the Medical Devices Sector. Responsible for ensuring accurate datasets, tables, reports, and listings while meeting timelines and budgets.

Overall Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for programming standards, mentoring staff, and overseeing all programming deliverables for clinical studies.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for programming by establishing standards and mentoring staff.

Implement and maintain SAS and R platforms to efficiently allocate programming resources.

Develop and maintain global SAS macro and R function libraries.

Work with Data Management leaders to provide input on data and process standards.

Provide oversight of all programming deliverables for clinical trials.

Develop and maintain global harmonized processes and procedures for programming.

Lead vendor evaluation, selection, contracting, and oversight for outsourced programming.

Collaborate with Clinical Data Science partners and leadership to set priorities and develop project management plans, including timelines, milestones, and budgets.

Provide oversight of quality review of all programming deliverables.

Know and follow all applicable laws and policies, maintaining professionalism, ethics, and compliance.

Participate in compliance program–related activities as directed by the supervisor or Chief Compliance Officer.

Perform other related duties as required.

Functional and Technical Competencies

Demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver critical milestones.

Strong proficiency in Base SAS, SAS/STAT, and SAS Macro language. Advanced SAS certification preferred.

Strong proficiency in R; advanced R programming preferred.

Experience with CDISC datasets, tables, listings, and figures preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership Competencies

Develop strategic partnerships with stakeholders and external experts to implement industry programming standards.

Develop knowledge of therapeutic areas within the Franchises and adapt ADaM and STDM standards for medical devices for use in the MD sector.

Build and develop talent through change to provide high-quality programming capability.

Ensure high-quality programming deliverables are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations and SOPs across all Franchises.

Education & Experience Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of programming experience in clinical research within Medical Device or Pharmaceutical settings.

Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.

Compensation
Base pay range: $137,000.00 – $235,750.00 (subject to terms, policies, and date of hire).

Benefits

Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents)

Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year

Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per year

Caregiver leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period

Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military spouse time off – 80 hours per calendar year

Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. The company actively seeks qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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