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Clinical SAS Programming & Life Sciences Staffing

Precision Programming.
Proven Expertise.
Accelerated Trials.

Auratron delivers elite clinical SAS programming talent and expert statistical services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO organizations — from SDTM and ADaM development to regulatory submission-ready deliverables.

25+
Years of Industry Expertise
100%
CDISC-Compliant Deliverables
NDA/BLA
Regulatory Submission Support
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant
CDISC SDTM & ADaM Specialists
Pharma, Biotech & CRO Clients
Pinnacle 21 & Define.xml Compliant
Rapid Mobilization — Nationwide Remote
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant
CDISC SDTM & ADaM Specialists
Pharma, Biotech & CRO Clients
Pinnacle 21 & Define.xml Compliant
Rapid Mobilization — Nationwide Remote

Built on CDISC Excellence & Clinical Depth

From first-in-human Phase I studies to complex NDA/BLA regulatory submissions, Auratron brings the technical rigor and hands-on experience that clinical data demands. We do not cut corners — ever.

Phase I–IV

Full clinical trial lifecycle coverage — from protocol to final submission package

Who We Are

A Specialized Partner Built for
Life Sciences

Auratron was founded by clinical statisticians and SAS programming veterans with deep roots in pharmaceutical and biotech drug development. We exist to bridge the critical gap between complex clinical trial data and regulatory-ready outputs.

Whether you need a single experienced SAS programmer embedded in your team or a full-service statistical programming engagement from SDTM mapping through ISS/ISE submission, Auratron delivers with precision, accountability, and speed.

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Niche Focus — Not a Generalist Agency

We work exclusively in clinical trial biometrics. Every consultant and service offering is purpose-built for pharma, biotech, and CRO environments.

Rapid Deployment, Zero Ramp-Up

Our talent pool is pre-vetted, CDISC-trained, and ready to contribute from day one — reducing your time-to-productivity on critical deliverables.

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Quality Is Non-Negotiable

Every output undergoes rigorous independent QC validation. We follow SDLC principles and maintain complete audit-ready documentation throughout.

What We Do

Two Ways to Partner
with Auratron

We function as both a staffing partner — placing expert SAS clinical programmers within your teams — and as a full-service programming shop that delivers outputs directly. Choose what fits your project.

01

Contract Placement

We identify, screen, and deploy pre-vetted SAS clinical programmers on a contract basis — from 3-month engagements to multi-year FSP arrangements. Candidates are matched precisely to your therapeutic area, phase, and technology environment.

Contract FSP Remote / On-site
02

Direct Hire & Perm Placement

Building an internal biometrics team? We source, assess, and present senior-level SAS programmers and biostatisticians for permanent roles — leveraging our deep network across pharma, biotech, and CRO sectors nationwide.

Direct Hire Senior Level Full-time
03

Functional Service Provider (FSP)

For organizations managing high-volume programming workloads, our FSP model embeds a fully managed team of Auratron programmers within your operations — delivering consistent capacity with centralized oversight and governance.

FSP Managed Team Scalable
04

Interim & Surge Staffing

Submission crunch? Database lock approaching? We provide rapid-response placement of experienced programmers for time-critical interim analyses, database lock support, and regulatory submission sprint teams.

Surge Support Rapid Deployment
05

Executive & Lead Search

Seeking a Director of Statistical Programming, Head of Biometrics, or Senior Biostatistician? Our executive search practice specializes in leadership-level clinical data science roles across the full drug development spectrum.

Director Level Biostatistics Leadership
06

Team Build-Out

Launching a biometrics department or scaling a new therapeutic area? We architect and staff complete programming teams — including programmers, leads, QC validators, and statistical analysts — tailored to your project pipeline.

Team Builds Full Biometrics
01

SDTM Dataset Development

We map raw clinical data to CDISC SDTM standards — covering all standard and non-standard domains, SUPPQUAL datasets, define.xml, and reviewer guides — ensuring Pinnacle 21 compliance and FDA/PMDA submission readiness.

SDTM IG 3.3/3.4 Define.xml P21 Validation
02

ADaM Dataset Programming

Our programmers develop ADSL, ADAE, ADLB, ADCM, ADTTE, ADRS, and all BDS/OCCDS ADaM datasets — with full traceability from SDTM, adherence to ADaM IG, and complete programming specifications documentation.

ADaM IG ADSL / ADAE / ADTTE BDS / OCCDS
03

TLF Production & QC

From SAP-driven programming specifications to final validated outputs, we generate all efficacy and safety tables, listings, and figures — with complete independent QC validation ensuring every number and format is submission-ready.

Tables & Listings KM Figures Independent QC
04

Regulatory Submission Support

We provide end-to-end submission programming for NDA, BLA, IND, and MAA filings — including ISS and ISE development, BIMO listings, Study Data Reviewer's Guide (SDRG), Analysis Data Reviewer's Guide (ADRG), and eCTD packaging.

NDA / BLA ISS / ISE SDRG / ADRG
05

CRO Rescue & Legacy Conversion

Dissatisfied with your current CRO's output quality? We step in to salvage in-progress studies, revert non-compliant datasets, and convert legacy data to current CDISC standards — restoring timeline confidence without sacrificing data integrity.

Legacy Conversion CRO Rescue
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Independent Statistical Review

We provide unbiased independent verification of SDTM datasets, ADaM programs, TLF outputs, and define.xml documents — validating statistical programming deliverables against SAPs and CDISC guidelines prior to regulatory submission.

Audit-Ready QC Validation Double Programming
Our Technical Depth

Deep in the Standards
That Regulators Require

Our team has worked through regulatory submissions to the FDA, EMA, and PMDA across oncology, inflammation, rare disease, and CNS — we understand the depth that clinical programming demands.

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CDISC SDTM

Full SDTM implementation including standard domains (AE, CM, LB, VS, EX, MH, DS, TU, TR, RS), SUPP datasets, trial design datasets, and FDA technical conformance compliance.

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ADaM Datasets

Complete ADaM programming: ADSL, ADAE, ADLB, ADCM, ADTTE, ADRS, ADVS, ADPFT, ADPC — built for traceability, replicability, and regulatory review efficiency.

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Tables, Listings & Figures

Submission-ready TLF production using SAS PROC REPORT, SAS/GRAPH, and GTL — including KM survival plots, forest plots, waterfall plots, shift tables, and complex safety summaries.

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Define.xml & Metadata

Define.xml v2.0/2.1 generation, annotated CRF (aCRF) linkage, SDRG/ADRG authoring, and Study Data Reviewer's Guide development aligned to FDA technical conformance guidance.

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Statistical Analysis Plans

Programming specification development from SAP, mock shell creation, estimand framework implementation, and full SAP-to-output traceability documentation for regulatory submissions.

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Pinnacle 21 & Compliance

Pinnacle 21 Enterprise validation, CDISC compliance report resolution, FDA rejection prevention, and technical conformance guidance interpretation and implementation.

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ISS / ISE Development

Integrated Summary of Safety and Efficacy programming — pooled multi-study analyses, integrated ADaM datasets, cross-study TLF production, and submission-ready integrated packages.

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Therapeutic Expertise

Oncology, hematology, dermatology, inflammation, rare disease, CNS, cardiovascular, and infectious disease — deep familiarity with endpoint types, PRO instruments, and study designs across areas.

Technologies & Tools

SAS 9.4 SAS Viya R / R Studio Pinnacle 21 SDTM IG 3.3 / 3.4 ADaM IG 1.3 Define.xml 2.1 Medidata Rave MACRO / PROC SQL PROC REPORT SAS/GRAPH GTL Veeva Vault SharePoint

"The difference between a good submission and a rejected one often comes down to a single programmer who truly understands CDISC standards at depth — not just the mechanics, but the regulatory intent behind them."

— Auratron Clinical Programming Philosophy
Why Auratron

What Sets Us
Apart

We are not a generalist agency placing warm bodies. We are clinical data specialists who happen to staff and program — and that distinction changes everything for our clients.

01

Domain Exclusivity — We Only Work in Clinical Biometrics

Unlike broad life sciences agencies, every search and every deliverable we touch is within statistical programming, biostatistics, and clinical data management. Our recruiters are not learning your world — they live in it.

02

Pre-Screened, Standards-Verified Talent

Every candidate in our network has been technically assessed against CDISC SDTM/ADaM standards, PROC REPORT proficiency, and regulatory submission experience before they reach you.

03

Submission Track Record That Speaks for Itself

Our team and consultants have contributed to successful NDA, BLA, and MAA submissions across multiple therapeutic areas. We understand the pressure, the timelines, and the regulatory stakes involved.

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Flexible Engagement — You Lead the Model

Staff augmentation, full project delivery, FSP, or hybrid — we structure engagements around your organization's workflow, governance, and budget. No rigid one-size-fits-all contracts.

Client Success Metrics

On-time TLF delivery rate98%
First-pass Pinnacle 21 compliance95%
Candidate retention rate (12-month)91%
Client rehire / re-engagement rate89%
Successful regulatory submissions supported100%

Areas of Placement & Delivery

Phase I–IV Oncology Rare Disease Inflammation CNS Cardiology Dermatology Hematology
Who We Serve

Built for Both Sides
of Clinical Programming

Whether you are a pharma organization that needs top-tier SAS talent or an experienced clinical SAS programmer ready for your next engagement, Auratron is your partner.

For Clients

Hiring Organizations

Pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechs, and CROs trust Auratron to deliver qualified, immediately productive statistical programming talent — on the schedule your trials demand.

  • Pre-vetted SAS programmers with CDISC certification and submission experience
  • Contract, direct hire, and FSP engagement models
  • Rapid response placement — typically within 5–10 business days
  • Full project delivery: SDTM, ADaM, TLFs, and regulatory packages
  • No long-term binding commitments required — flexibility built in
  • Dedicated account management and quality oversight throughout
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For Candidates

Clinical SAS Programmers

We represent experienced clinical SAS programmers and connect them with compelling contract and permanent opportunities at pharma, biotech, and CRO organizations across the US — with full support throughout.

  • Access to exclusive contract and permanent roles not posted publicly
  • 100% remote, hybrid, and on-site positions available nationwide
  • Competitive contract rates and direct-hire compensation packages
  • Personal career guidance from recruiters who know clinical programming
  • Fast placement process — we respect your time
  • Long-term career partnership, not just a one-time placement
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How It Works

Our Engagement
Process

From first conversation to delivered output — straightforward, efficient, and built around your timeline.

1

Discovery Call

We understand your study phase, timeline, CDISC version, and programming environment requirements.

2

Talent Matching

We identify candidates from our vetted network matched precisely to your technical needs and therapeutic area.

3

Technical Review

Client interviews and optional SAS technical assessments confirm fit before any contract is executed.

4

Onboarding & Mobilization

Smooth system access, documentation review, and rapid integration into your programming environment.

5

Delivery & Support

Ongoing account management, quality monitoring, and responsive support for the duration of the engagement.

Industries We Serve

Across the Full
Life Sciences Spectrum

💊Pharmaceutical Companies
🧬Biotechnology Firms
🔬Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
🏥Academic Medical Centers
🧪Specialty Pharma
🩺Medical Device Companies
📊CDMOs
🏛️Government & Research Institutes
Client Feedback

What Our Clients
Say

★★★★★

"Auratron placed a senior SAS programmer who hit the ground running on day one. Our Phase III SDTM and ADaM deliverables were completed ahead of schedule with zero Pinnacle 21 critical findings."

DM
Director, Statistical Programming
Mid-size Oncology Biotech, US
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"We needed ISS/ISE programming support for a BLA submission under an extremely tight timeline. Auratron not only delivered — they brought a level of CDISC depth that far exceeded our expectations."

VP
VP Biostatistics & Programming
Global CRO, Research Triangle Park, NC
★★★★★

"After a failed CRO engagement left us with non-compliant SDTM datasets and a looming submission deadline, Auratron's team rescued the project and delivered a clean, FDA-ready package."

SR
Head of Clinical Data Sciences
Specialty Pharma Company, CA
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Ready to Move
Your Trials Forward?

Whether you need to staff a critical programming position, need a full SDTM/ADaM/TLF engagement, or simply want to understand how Auratron can support your next clinical program — reach out and let's start the conversation.

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Email
info@auratronllc.com
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Location
Raleigh-Durham, NC — Serving Clients Nationwide
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Response Time
Within 1 business day — typically same day
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Engagement
100% Remote-capable — US-based talent pool

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