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Principal Clinical Programmer - RBQM / FSP

United States full-time Senior $98,200 - $273,200
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Job Title: Principal Clinical Programmer - RBQM / FSP
Job Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level:
Position Summary
We are seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide full end‑to‑end statistical programming support across clinical development programs. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership, and hands‑on delivery, covering SDTM, ADaM, TLF development, and regulatory submission support. The Principal Statistical Programmer will serve as a subject matter expert, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and contribute to programming standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities

Provide end‑to‑end statistical programming support for clinical studies from study setup through submission

Lead and perform development and validation of:

SDTM datasets

ADaM datasets

Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)

Ensure all deliverables are compliant with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements

Support regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA), including define.xml, submission‑ready datasets, and reviewer’s guides

Serve as a Principal‑level programmer, providing technical leadership and guidance to other programmers as needed

Contribute to and help maintain programming standards, macros, and validation processes

Review and approve programming deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality

Collaborate closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory teams

Proactively identify risks and propose efficient, compliant solutions within timelines

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field

Extensive experience as a statistical programmer, with demonstrated Principal‑level responsibilities

Strong hands‑on experience with:

SDTM and ADaM dataset development

TLF programming

Regulatory submission deliverables

Expert proficiency in base SAS and Advanced SAS with good hands on SAS Macros

In‑depth knowledge of CDISC standards, regulatory guidelines, and submission requirements

Proven ability to manage complex studies independently from start to finish

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $98,200.00 - $273,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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