Senior Director, Statistical Programming

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.

• Think ‘we’ before ‘me’: We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.

• Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what’s right.

How You’ll Make a Difference

The Senior Director, Statistical Programming, is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the design, development and delivery of statistical programming solutions across all clinical trials conducted by Arcellx. Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to successfully navigate our trials and get our transformative therapy to patients.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Provide oversight development of datasets (SDTMs/ADaMs) in CDISC compliant format by CROs.
• Review of SDTM mapping specifications, annotated CRFs, ADaM specifications, define XML documents and reviewers’ guides per CDISC and FDA specifications and guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership, problem solving of moderate to high complexity and within project timelines while providing high quality deliverables.
• Demonstrate expertise in SAS language, procedures, and options commonly used in clinical trial reporting including the Macro language, BASE SAS, SAS/STAT & SAS/GRAPH.
• Oversee and manage work of other programmers.
• Develop and/or validate standard macros to automate output production.
• Assist with infrastructure development of the department.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• BS/BA degree in related discipline.
• 13+ years of experience in statistical programming with clinical data and SAS.
• Experience in oncology therapeutic area preferred.
• Strong SAS programming skills required with proficiency in SAS/Base, SAS/Stat and SAS/Macros.
• CDISC expertise required.
• Uses broad expertise or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles, and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $265,000 - $289,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more. 

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to .

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