Associate Director of Stats Programming

• Job title Associate Director of Stats Programming
• Function Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
• Sub function Biostatistics
• Category Senior Manager, Biostatistics (PL8)
• Location Irvine / United States of America
• Date posted May 04 2026
• Requisition number R-070563
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

This job posting is anticipated to close on May 25 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director of Stats Programming to support our Electrophysiology business. This role will work onsite in our Irvine, CA office, following hybrid schedule.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Programming Leader will lead a team of SAS and R programmers in the Medical Devices Sector. This individual will be accountable for the programming of statistical deliverables for pre- and post-market global clinical trials across all Franchises. S/he ensures that programmed datasets, tables, reports and listings are accurate, while meeting timelines and budgets.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Biostatistics and Data Management, this individual will;

• Provide leadership and direction for Programming by establishing programming standards, and mentoring and managing staff
• Implement and maintain SAS and R platforms that will allow efficient allocation of programming resources
• Develop and maintain global SAS macro and R function libraries.
• Work with Data Management leadership to provide input on data and process standards
• Provide oversight of all programming deliverables for clinical trials
• Develop and maintain global harmonized processes and procedures for programming
• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, contracting, and oversight activities for studies where programming is outsourced to a CRO
• Work with Clinical Data Science partners, and leadership in Clinical Operations and Franchise to set priorities and develop project management plans for trial execution including timelines, milestones, and budgets
• Provide oversight of the quality review of all programming deliverables
• Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to the job, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times
• Diligently participate in compliance program-related activities as denoted by the supervisor or Chief Compliance Officer
• Performs other related duties as required.

Functional and Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver critical milestones.
• Strong proficiency in Base SAS, SAS/STAT and SAS Macro language. Advanced SAS certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency in R, advanced R programming preferred.
• Experience with CDISC datasets, tables, listings and figures preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leadership Competencies:

• Connect - Develop strategic partnerships with key internal stakeholders and external experts to lead implementation of industry programming standards
• Shape – Develop knowledge of therapeutic areas within the Franchises and adapt ADaM and STDM standards for medical devices for use in the MD sector

Lead – build and develop talent through change to provide high quality programming capability

• Deliver – ensure high quality programming deliverables for clinical programs are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance to regulations and SOPs, seamlessly across all Franchises

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related discipline, with at least 8 years of programming experience in clinical research within Medical Device or Pharmaceuticals, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.