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Principal Programmer CDISC SME FSP

Cytel · United States · US

Clinical Data Science
Remote
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth75
Healthcare fit35
Remote potential70
5-year outlook
Principal-level CDISC/statistical programming roles in pharma and CROs typically offer strong compensation and growth into standards leadership or data science. Exact salary depends on region, client, and experience.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
lead
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-10-03

Intelligence details

Flexible work details

Engagement type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time
Eligible countries
United States
Rate period
Annual

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Why this is worth applying to

Consider only if you have strong CDISC/statistical programming experience; otherwise, this is not an entry point for clinicians. For those with clinical data expertise, it's a solid non-clinical career path.

Who should apply

Clinicians with prior experience in clinical data management, statistical programming, or CDISC standards, especially those working in clinical research, pharma, or CROs.

CV angle

Emphasize any clinical trial data handling, CDISC/SDTM/ADaM exposure, SAS/R programming, regulatory submission support, and cross-functional collaboration. Frame clinical background as domain knowledge that enhances data standards interpretation.

Skills to highlight

  • CDISC standards
  • SDTM
  • ADaM
  • CDASH
  • define.xml
  • annotated CRFs
  • SAS programming
  • regulatory submissions
  • clinical data management
  • cross-functional collaboration

Role summary

Principal programmer and CDISC subject matter expert supporting a pharmaceutical client, ensuring clinical data standards and submission deliverables are implemented accurately for regulatory submissions.

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