Principal Statistical Programmer - FSP (Permanent Homebased) m/w/d

IQVIA; København; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Variety of therapeutic areas

Collaborative team environment

Access to cutting-edge in-house tech

Excellent career development and well‑

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide advanced technical expertise across complex studies, driving programming solutions and standards. The role involves planning, coding, testing, and mentoring within a global SP team.

You will collaborate with internal and client statisticians, develop specifications, estimate work scope, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality analyses and datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maths, CS, Statistics, or related field.
• 7+ years of Statistical Programming experience in Life Sciences.
• Strong efficacy experience.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics, programming, and clinical drug development.
• Proficiency with R and SAS toolset including CDISC/ADaM/SDTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement programming for complex studies.
• Program, test, and document statistical tables, figures, and listings.
• Program analysis datasets and transfer files for clients.
• Perform programming QC checks and report data issues.
• Develop programming specifications from project requirements.
• Provide advanced technical expertise to SP teams and clients.
• Lead technical aspects for single complex studies or groups of studies.
• Communicate with statisticians and clinical teams on requirements and timelines.
• Estimate scope of work, manage resources, and negotiate timelines.
• Promote standards, SOPs and best practices.
• Mentor and train SP team members.

Skills

Statistical Programming

Efficacy experience

Statistics knowledge

CDISC/ADaM/SDTM

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maths, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

SAS Graph

SAS Macro Language

Job description

Job Overview

As a Principal Statistical Programmer you will provide advanced technical expertise to develop process methodology for the department to meet internal and external clients’ needs, across complex projects and studies. This involves planning and coordinating the development of integrated programming solutions, serving the full spectrum of statistical programming needs. You will provide internal consulting services, including specifications and user needs analysis for complex project or client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, plan co-ordinate, and implement the following for complex studies:
• The programming, testing, and documentation of statistical programs for use in creating statistical tables, figures, and listing
• The programming of analysis datasets (derived datasets) and transfer files for internal and external clients
• The programming quality control checks for the source data and to report the data issues periodically
• Ability to interpret project level requirements and develop programming specifications, as appropriate, for complex studies.
• Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and independently bring project solutions to SP teams
• Fulfil project responsibilities at the level of technical team lead for single complex studies or group of studies.
• Directly communicate with internal and client statisticians and clinical team members to ensure appropriate understanding of requirements and project timelines
• Estimate programming scope of work, manage resource assignments, communicate project status and negotiate/re-negotiate project timelines for deliverables
• Use and promote the use of established standards, SOP and best practices
• Provide training and mentoring to SP team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Maths, Computer science, Statistics, or related field
• 7+ years’ Statistical Programming experience within the Life Science Industry
• Strong Efficacy experience
• Advanced knowledge of statistics, programming and/or clinical drug development process
• Advanced knowledge of computing applications such as R, SAS, SAS Graph and SAS Macro Language
• Advanced knowledge of relevant Data Standards (such as CDISC/ADaM/SDTM)

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you

• Global exposure
• Variety of therapeutic areas
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being

Unleash your potential!

It takes passion to make the extraordinary possible for patients. Our culture of innovation and collaboration enables us to explore new possibilities and help improve health around the world.

When you join our diverse, global team, you’ll harness the power of unparalleled data, advanced analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and deep healthcare and scientific expertise to drive healthcare forward

This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.