Experienced Stat Programmer – Clinical & Statistical Programming (Japan)

About the role

The Experienced Stat Programmer will support data analyses and reporting for clinical trials within Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division in Japan. This individual contributor role requires strong knowledge of data structures, programming languages, and industry standards to deliver high‑quality deliverables on low to medium complexity studies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute programming activities for clinical research analysis and reporting, ensuring high quality and timeliness.
• Create, verify, and deliver CDISC‑compliant (or non‑standard) data packages and reviewer’s guides for submission activities.
• Perform verification of programming and reporting outputs and review project requirements and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including data management, statistics, regulatory, and external partners.
• Contribute to departmental innovation and process‑improvement projects while adhering to latest standards and technologies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, data science, mathematics, public health, or a related scientific field.
• Approximately 2+ years of programming experience in the pharmaceutical, CRO, or biotech industry.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH‑GCP) and clinical R&D concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required skills

• SAS programming (preferred for clinical programming).
• Proficiency in R and Python for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of CDISC standards and data structures.
• Experience with data quality, data modeling, and reporting processes.