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Senior Statistical Programmers consistently rank among the most sponsored roles in pharma and biotech. Companies like Pfizer, Merck, and AstraZeneca regularly file H-1B visa and O-1 visa petitions for this title. A biostatistics, statistics, or computer science degree is typically required. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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 Senior Statistical Programmer Jobs
Target CROs and large pharma sponsors directly
Contract research organizations and top-tier pharmaceutical companies file the highest volume of H-1B petitions for statistical programming roles. Focus your applications on employers with an established history of sponsoring this specific title.
Highlight SAS and CDISC expertise prominently
Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role almost always require SAS programming and CDISC standards knowledge. Making these skills visible early in your application strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer must make to USCIS.
Understand the specialty occupation requirement
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for this role when the position requires a specific degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field. Generic bachelor's degrees in unrelated disciplines will likely not satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Ask about cap-exempt employers in your search
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and some government-affiliated research centers are exempt from the H-1B lottery. A Senior Statistical Programmer role at a cap-exempt employer means year-round filing with no lottery risk.
Consider O-1A if you have exceptional credentials
Published research, leadership on clinical trial submissions, or recognition from professional bodies like the American Statistical Association can support an O-1A petition, which has no cap, no lottery, and no employer-specific limitations.
Prepare documentation of your clinical trial contributions
Sponsors strengthen H-1B and O-1 petitions with evidence of your specific technical contributions. Keep records of studies you programmed, regulatory submissions you supported, and any validation or QC processes you owned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Senior Statistical Programmer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS consistently recognizes this role as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, biostatistics, or computer science. Petitions are strongest when the job description specifies a degree in a directly related field rather than accepting any bachelor's degree as sufficient.
Which visa types do employers most commonly sponsor for this role?
The H-1B visa is the most common path, followed by the L-1B for intracompany transfers within multinational pharma or CRO firms. Candidates with strong publication records or regulatory submission experience may also qualify for the O-1A. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps cleanly to a covered USMCA occupation.
How strong are H-1B approval rates for this job title?
Approval rates for Senior Statistical Programmer petitions are generally high relative to other H-1B titles because the degree-to-role connection is well-established and USCIS adjudicators are familiar with pharma and CRO filings. Petition strength depends on how precisely the employer's job description ties the duties to the required degree field.
Do I need a master's degree to get sponsored, or is a bachelor's degree enough?
A bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field is sufficient for most H-1B petitions at this level. However, many employers in pharma and biotech prefer or require a master's degree for senior titles, so a graduate degree strengthens both your petition and your competitiveness. Use Migrate Mate to browse which employers are actively sponsoring and what qualifications they specify.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as a Senior Statistical Programmer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you have been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition rather than a fresh cap-subject petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Statistical Programmer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.