Principal Statistical Programmer

We Are The People Who Give Possibilities PurposeBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.Job DescriptionRole PurposeProvide hands-on statistical programming support for clinical studies, including development and validation of analysis datasets and statistical outputs, in accordance with regulatory and company standards. The Principal Statistical Programmer is expected to work independently, deliver high-quality programming deliverables, and collaborate effectively with Biostatistics and Clinical Data Management.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop complex analysis datasets, specifications, and summary outputs (tables, listings, figures, and graphs) for inclusion in clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and internal presentations.Create, modify, and maintain SAS programs that meet regulatory and company standards to ensure efficient programming, reporting, review, and traceability.Perform independent program review and validation, ensuring complete, accurate, and inspection-ready documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.Support ad hoc and planned analyses in collaboration with the designated statistician, including responses to data review questions.Partner with Clinical Data Management and Biostatistics to review CRFs, database specifications, edit checks, and data derivations as needed.Proactively identify programming risks, data issues, or efficiency opportunities and communicate them clearly to study team members.Scope & Level of IndependenceWorks independently with minimal supervision, receiving high-level objectives and delivering agreed-upon outputs.Evaluates alternative programming approaches and applies sound judgment in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.May provide technical guidance or support to other programmers, as appropriate.Responsible for managing assigned programming tasks and timelines.Required Skills/Experience:Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field or other STEM Field with 5+ years of relevant statistical programming experience ORMaster's degree (or equivalent) in a related STEM field with 3+ years of relevant statistical programming experienceDemonstrated experience performing statistical programming in a clinical trials environment (pharmaceutical and/or medical device).Strong hands-on experience with SAS programming for clinical trial data including SAS Base, SAS/STAT, and SAS Macros.Proven experience developing and validating:Analysis datasetsTables, listings, and figuresSolid understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines applicable to clinical research (e.g., GCP, ICH, FDA, ISO).Experience with CDISC standards (e.g., SDTM, ADaM).Experience supporting programming deliverables that are inspection-ready.Proficiency interfacing SAS outputs with common productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.Clear written and verbal communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including statisticians and data managers.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.Preferred Skills/ExperiencePrior participation in regulatory submissions or submissions-related deliverables.Experience reviewing or validating programming deliverables from CROs or vendors.Development of SAS macros or tools that improve programming efficiency.Ability to program in other statistical languages such as R or Python.Additional InformationThis role is an individual contributor position and does not include formal people-management responsibilities.The programmer is expected to adhere to all applicable quality, compliance, and safety requirements relevant to their work.Why Join Us?To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Primary Work LocationUSA CA - Irvine Laguna CanyonAdditional LocationsWork ShiftNA (United States of America)At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.Salary Range Information$129,600.00 - $207,400.00 USD Annual