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Senior Statistical Programmer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field. Pharma, biotech, and CRO employers file LCAs through DOL before sponsoring, and most treat H-1B fees as a standard cost of hiring specialized clinical trial talent.
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R-550379
Category
Medical / Clinical Affairs
Location
Irvine, California
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD 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 Description
Role Purpose
Provide 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 Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop 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 Independence
- Works 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
OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related STEM field with 3+ years of relevant statistical programming experience
- Demonstrated 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 datasets
- Tables, listings, and figures
- Solid 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/Experience
- Prior 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 Information
- This 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.
At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
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 Location
USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
Additional Locations
Work Shift
NA (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
Job ID
R-550379
Category
Medical / Clinical Affairs
Location
Irvine, California
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD 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 Description
Role Purpose
Provide 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 Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop 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 Independence
- Works 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
OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related STEM field with 3+ years of relevant statistical programming experience
- Demonstrated 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 datasets
- Tables, listings, and figures
- Solid 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/Experience
- Prior 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 Information
- This 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.
At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
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 Location
USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
Additional Locations
Work Shift
NA (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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Senior Statistical Programmer
Align your degree to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation fit by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. For Senior Statistical Programmers, confirm your transcript reflects statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or computer science before any employer files your petition.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Statistical Programmer roles by verified DOL LCA history. Employers with recent filings in this occupation have already cleared the prevailing wage certification step, signaling a practiced H-1B sponsorship process.
Request SAS and CDISC credentials before applying
Pharma and CRO sponsors frequently specify CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards alongside SAS certification in LCA job descriptions. Holding documented credentials strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS reviews when adjudicating your I-129.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions. Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage, and knowing the Level II or III threshold prevents offers that would fail LCA certification.
Confirm cap-exempt status for academic medical centers
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and affiliated teaching hospitals are cap-exempt employers. If you're pursuing a Senior Statistical Programmer role at an academic medical center, H-1B sponsorship isn't subject to the annual 85,000-slot lottery and can start any time of year.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B ends due to a layoff, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer. Prioritize pharma and biotech companies actively filing LCAs so your next employer can submit an I-129 transfer petition before the window closes.
H-1B Visa Senior Statistical Programmer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Statistical Programmer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies Senior Statistical Programmer positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or a closely related field. The O*NET profile for this occupation confirms the degree requirement, which is a primary factor in USCIS's specialty occupation determination during I-129 adjudication.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and biotech firms account for the large majority of H-1B LCA filings for Senior Statistical Programmer positions. Academic medical centers and government-affiliated research institutions also sponsor but are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without lottery selection. You can browse employers with verified filing histories on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Senior Statistical Programmer offers?
Before filing your LCA, your employer must certify to DOL that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. For Senior Statistical Programmer roles, the wage level depends on experience and geographic market. You can verify applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting or negotiating any offer.
Can a Senior Statistical Programmer transfer their H-1B to a new employer mid-project?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained status. Clinical trial timelines don't pause H-1B transfers, so coordinating the petition timing around project milestones is straightforward.
What documents should a Senior Statistical Programmer prepare before an employer files the H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree, a current resume mapping your programming experience to the specific role, and documentation of any relevant certifications such as SAS or CDISC credentials. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS reviews when adjudicating the I-129.