Director, Statistical Programming Innovation

premierresearch; Argentina; Presencial; ARS 271.325.000 - 361.767.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Premier Research is seeking a Director, Statistical Programming Innovation to lead the Biostatistics team's modernization of programming practices and infrastructure. You will drive the adoption of AI-assisted tools, build reusable components, and guide migrations from SAS to R/Python to improve efficiency and compliance.

You will oversee the design and deployment of interactive tools and dashboards using R Shiny, Teal, and related frameworks, while mentoring staff and shaping a culture of

Formación

• 10+ years of statistical programming experience in CRO or pharmaceutical environments.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience as supervisor/manager.
• Strong working proficiency in R for data manipulation, automation and analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Defines and drives the technical roadmap for innovating statistical programming practices, tools and infrastructure.
• Evaluate, pilot and implement AI-assisted tools to improve programming efficiency, quality, regulatory and GDPR compliance.
• Lead migration and integration of SAS workflows to R/Python-based solutions.
• Design, build and maintain reusable tools, macros, and templates for consistency across deliverables.
• Provide technical direction for R Shiny applications and dashboards.
• Set standards for Shiny app architecture, performance, and deployment.
• Mentor and develop direct reports and foster a culture of learning.

Conocimientos

R programming

SAS

Statistical programming

Technical leadership

Team supervision

Educación

BS in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Data Science

Herramientas

R Shiny

Teal framework

Posit Connect

AI tooling

Descripción del empleo

Premier Research is looking for a Director, Statistical Programming Innovation to join our Biostatistics team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life‑changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

What you'll be doing:

• Defines and drives the technical roadmap for innovating statistical programming practices, tools, and infrastructure
• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-assisted tools to improve programming efficiency, quality, regulatory and GDPR compliance
• Identify opportunities to replace manual and traditional SAS‑based processes with automated, reproducible pipelines using R, Python or other emerging technology including AI solutions
• Designs, builds, and maintains reusable tools, macros, packages, and templates that improve efficiency and consistency across programming deliverables
• Leads migration and integration efforts where traditional SAS workflows are modernized or supplemented with R/Python‑based solutions
• Provides technical direction and hands‑on guidance for the design, development, and deployment of R Shiny applications (e.g., interactive review tools, safety/efficacy dashboards, TLF exploration tools)
• Sets standards for Shiny app architecture, modularity (e.g., use of frameworks such as teal), performance, and deployment (e.g., Posit Connect)
• Supervises, manages, mentors, and develops direct reports, building their capabilities in both traditional and modern programming approaches. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence

What we’re looking for:

• BS or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience with programming in a scientific field. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of statistical programming experience, including demonstrated expertise in R and SAS in CRO or pharmaceutical environments
• 5+ years in technical leadership role
• 2+ years of experience as supervisor/manager
• Strong working proficiency in R for data manipulation, automation, and/or statistical analysis
• Proven hands on and leadership experience building tools, macros, or pipelines that improved efficiency or standardization for a programming function