Director, Statistical Programming Innovation

Premier Research; Argentina; Presencial; ARS 226.487.000 - 317.082.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Premier Research is seeking a Director of Statistical Programming Innovation to lead our Biostatistics team. You will shape the technical roadmap, pilot AI-assisted tools, and build scalable R/Python pipelines and Shiny dashboards to advance regulatory-ready deliverables.

You will influence practices across SAS and modern programming, supervise direct reports, and foster continuous learning while delivering high-quality programming solutions for biotech and pharma projects.

Formación

• BS or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10+ years in statistical programming with R and SAS in CRO or pharmaceutical settings.
• At least 5+ years in a technical leadership role and 2+ years in supervision/management.
• Strong proficiency in R for data manipulation and statistical analysis; experience building tools and pipelines.

Responsabilidades

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for innovating statistical programming practices and infrastructure.
• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-assisted tools to improve programming efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to replace SAS-based processes with automated R/Python pipelines.
• Design, build, and maintain reusable tools, macros, and templates for consistency across deliverables.
• Lead migration and integration efforts when modernizing SAS workflows with R/Python.
• Provide technical direction for R Shiny apps, dashboards, and deployment standards.

Conocimientos

R

SAS

Leadership

Supervision

Data analysis

Automation

Shiny

Python

Educación

BS or equivalent in Statistics/CS/Math/Data Science

Herramientas

Shiny

Teal framework

Posit Connect

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