Senior SAS Lead Programmer — Clinical Trials Analytics

Bilinguallink; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilinguallink is seeking a seasoned SAS Programmer to lead programming projects in a pharmaceutical/CRO setting. You will develop and validate ADaM datasets and TFLs, write specifications, and mentor junior staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will serve as the primary programming contact with clients, manage timelines, deliver outputs, and uphold quality standards across global teams. Proficiency in SAS and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of SAS programming experience in pharmaceutical or CRO environments.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trials, statistical methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience leading programming projects and mentoring team members.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with global teams and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAS software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate complex analysis datasets (ADaM) and TFLs using SAS.
• Write and review programming specifications and supporting documentation.
• Create standard macros and tools to improve efficiency.
• Serve as a project lead programmer, assigning tasks, managing timelines, and providing technical guidance to junior team members.
• Communicate with clients as the key programming contact, including delivering outputs and managing feedback.
• Conduct SAS code review, track issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Archive all programming deliverables and documentation per SOPs.
• Mentor team members and support their technical and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, CDISC standards, and company SOPs.

Skills

Clinical trials knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SAS programming

SAS software

Job description

Bilinguallink is seeking a seasoned SAS Programmer to lead programming projects in a pharmaceutical/CRO setting. You will develop and validate ADaM datasets and TFLs, write specifications, and mentor junior staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will serve as the primary programming contact with clients, manage timelines, deliver outputs, and uphold quality standards across global teams. Proficiency in SAS and Microsoft Office is essential.