Senior Statistical Programmer

Warman O'Brien; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive salary

Job summary

Warman O'Brien in Germany is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to join its biometrics CRO team. The role offers remote, hybrid or office-based options and focuses on delivering high-quality statistical programming for diverse clinical studies.

You will develop, validate and curate SDTM/ADaM datasets, write TLFs, and collaborate with statisticians and data management across projects. A 5+ year background in clinical programming and strong SAS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' statistical programming experience in clinical research.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program and validate clinical trial datasets and statistical analyses using SAS.
• Create and maintain CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets.
• Produce and quality-check Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs).
• Ensure programming deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Support statistical programming activities across the clinical study lifecycle.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data management and other CRP colleagues.

Job description

Senior Statistical Programmer | CRO | Germany | Remote | Permanent

We are working with an established international specialist biometrics CRO seeking an experienced Senior Statistical Programmer to join its expanding team in Germany.

With over 30 years of experience and more than 150 employees, the organisation supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients globally, delivering specialist services across biostatistics, statistical programming, clinical data management and medical writing.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on a diverse range of clinical studies within a collaborative, technically driven environment that values quality, professional development and long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, program and validate clinical trial datasets and statistical analyses using SAS.
• Create and maintain CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets.
• Produce and quality-check Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs).
• Ensure programming deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Support statistical programming activities across the clinical study lifecycle.
• Work closely with statisticians, data management teams and other clinical research professionals.

Requirements

• 5+ years' statistical programming experience within clinical research, preferably in a CRO or pharmaceutical organisation.
• Advanced SAS programming skills.
• Strong practical experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards – essential.
• Experience programming and validating clinical trial datasets and statistical outputs.
• R programming experience would be beneficial.
• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medical Biometrics or a related discipline.
• Excellent English communication skills and a collaborative approach.

What's on Offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote, hybrid or office-based options.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Supportive, international working environment with flat hierarchies.
• Exposure to varied clinical research projects.
• Structured onboarding, ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career opportunities within an established and growing CRO.

Applicants must already have the right to work in Germany. Visa sponsorship is not available.