Principal Statistical Programmer

Job Description Join Our Team at Jazz Pharmaceuticals!

If you're a current Jazz employee, we invite you to apply through our Internal Career site.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company on a mission to innovate and transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for individuals facing serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. Our diverse portfolio includes leading therapies for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and a growing range of cancer treatments.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and a dedicated team across multiple countries, all committed to serving patients worldwide.

About the Role: Principal Statistical Programmer

As a Principal Statistical Programmer, you will be a high-level technical expert and study-level programming lead within our Data Intelligence & Programming Science department. This is your opportunity to lead statistical programming activities for complex clinical trials and entire compound-level programs across our Neuroscience or Oncology portfolios.

Your Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the Lead Statistical Programmer for complex Phase I-IV clinical trials, ensuring accountability for all programming deliverables from study startup to final CSR and filing.
• CDISC Implementation: Architect and validate CDISC-compliant SDTM and ADaM datasets, ensuring adherence to standard implementation guides and regulatory requirements.
• Vendor Oversight: Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for programming deliverables executed by external CRO partners.
• Innovation & Development: Design and maintain global departmental SAS macros and R functions to enhance productivity and code reproducibility.

What You Bring

• Expertise in Statistical Programming: Mastery of SAS and proficiency in R/Python within a validated clinical environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of CDISC SDTM and ADaM models, with hands-on experience in regulatory submissions.
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to resolve complex programming challenges and optimize data workflows.
• Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of statistical programming experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Experience supporting at least one major regulatory filing (NDA, BLA, MAA) is strongly preferred.

Why Jazz?

At Jazz, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the base pay range is $138,400.00 - $207,600.00, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience. In addition to competitive base pay, you may also be eligible for:

• Discretionary annual cash bonuses or incentive compensation.
• Discretionary equity grants.
• Comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. We look forward to your application!

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.