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Principal Statistical Programmer
Glaxosmithkline LLC · 🇺🇸 Durham Blackwell Street
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Principal Statistical Programmer will lead programming activities for one or more studies, ensuring high-quality development, validation, and delivery of complex analysis outputs. Drive technical excellence, innovation, and standards adoption while providing strategic insights into study data. Mentor junior programmers and influence programming approaches through strong technical leadership and communication. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Technical Leadership & Delivery • Lead programming for studies, ensuring efficient development and validation of analysis packages. • Select appropriate tools/languages and solve complex technical challenges. • Identify and implement improvements, including use of AI/ML. • Contribute to departmental initiatives and technical strategy. Quality & Compliance • Ensure adherence to standards (e.g., GPP, CDISC) and regulatory requirements. • Perform QC on critical outputs and technical documents (e.g., cSDRG, ADRG). • Maintain governance and oversee TMF compliance. Strategy & Innovation • Drive adoption of modern technologies, standards, and Agile practices. • Provide technical input on programming strategies and study design. • Act as SME for emerging tools when needed. Communication & Mentorship • Communicate technical concepts, risks, and timelines clearly to stakeholders. • Mentor junior programmers and share best practices internally and externally. Collaboration & Execution • Support sprint planning and project delivery across studies. • Collaborate cross-functionally and manage data access appropriately. • Support regulatory interactions and contribute to CoE activities. Accountabilities • Serve as Lead Programmer for complex or multiple studies. • Ensure quality, compliance, and efficient execution of programming activities. • Make data-driven decisions and proactively address risks and issues. Why You: Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. • Expertise in R programming. • 6+ years of clinical programing experience • 5+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry. • Experience using generative AI tools and coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, and Claude) to improve programming efficiency, automation, code quality, and analytical workflows in clinical programming. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: • Strong experience supporting HIV clinical trials and drug development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. • Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline. • Experience using generative AI tools and coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Codex) to improve programming productivity and automation. • Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, including Git-based workflows, reusable frameworks, and automation pipelines. • Experience with R, Python, and open-source analytics tools within regulated clinical development environments. • Experience contributing to standards development, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives. • Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and collaborative product development approaches. • Demonstrated experience leading programming activities for complex clinical studies or multiple projects. • Strong understanding of CDISC standards, regulatory expectations, and quality/compliance requirements. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder ma