Programmer II
Core
Develop, maintain, and enhance reusable R programs and packages to improve operational efficiency and statistical programming across clinical research networks.
Role type
Mid-level individual contributor statistical programmer
Builds
Reusable R programs, R packages, analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures, and Linux utilities for clinical research
Domain
Clinical research / Biostatistics / Public Health
Required skills
R programming, R package development, data manipulation, SAS, BASH, Linux, CDISC standards, metadata management, statistical reporting
Preferred skills
tidyverse, pharmaverse, data cleaning, clinical trials experience, AI technologies, mentoring (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015890776-programmer-ii-at-harvard-university)
Technologies
R, SAS, BASH, Linux, CRAN, pharmaverse, CDISC, MedDRA, WHODrug
Responsibilities
Develop and refine large-scale programs for data manipulation; Translate existing SAS macros into validated R functions; Test, validate, and document programs to meet CDISC requirements; Serve as a programming resource for statisticians and epidemiologists; Educate staff on advanced R techniques and best practices; Mentor programming personnel; Collaborate on standard operating procedures and research committees.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities