The Associate Director of Stats Programming role at Johnson & Johnson’s Electrophysiology business in Irvine, CA, is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing a team of SAS and R programmers. This individual will establish programming standards, mentor staff, and ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of statistical deliverables for global clinical trials across various franchises. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining global SAS macro and R function libraries, collaborating with Data Management to set data and process standards, and providing oversight for all programming deliverables while ensuring compliance with regulations and SOPs. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Base SAS, SAS/STAT, and advanced R programming, along with experience in CDISC datasets and figures. They must also possess excellent leadership skills to build talent through change and ensure high-quality programming capabilities across the Medical Devices Sector.
Skills
SAS
SAS/STAT
SAS Macro Language
R
CDISC
Base SAS
Advanced R programming
CI/CD
Clinical Data Science
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs Management
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
What you'll do
Lead and mentor a team of SAS and R programmers for medical device clinical trials.
Develop and maintain global SAS macro and R function libraries to enhance efficiency.
Provide oversight and quality review of all programming deliverables for clinical trials.
Implement and manage SAS and R platforms to optimize resource allocation.
Collaborate with Data Management leadership on data and process standards input.
Lead vendor evaluation, selection, contracting, and oversight for outsourced programming.
What we're looking for
At least 8 years of programming experience in clinical research for medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience leading SAS and R programmers.
Strong proficiency in Base SAS, SAS/STAT, and SAS Macro language; advanced certification preferred.
Expertise in developing and maintaining global SAS macro and R function libraries.
Experience with CDISC datasets, tables, listings, and figures preferred.
Ability to lead teams to deliver critical milestones and ensure compliance with regulations.
Market check
Salary context
This
$137,000–$235,750
range sits above
74%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$106,500–$219,340
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$190,312
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
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