Senior PK/PD Statistical Programmer (R, NONMEM)

IQVIA; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an experienced PK/PD Statistical Programmer to join our pharmacometrics team in Denmark. You will program, validate, and deliver NONMEM-ready PK/PD datasets using SDTM/ADaM standards and advanced R skills, supporting regulatory submissions and QC automation.

The role requires 6+ years in clinical data analysis or pharmacometrics, expert R proficiency, and hands-on NONMEM dataset creation. You will collaborate globally with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Programming teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a health, science, IT, mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of industry experience in clinical data analysis, statistical programming, or pharmacometrics support.
• Expert‑level proficiency in R for data processing, dataset creation, and QC automation.
• Hands‑on experience creating NONMEM datasets, including complex data structures for PK/PD analyses.
• Strong understanding of SDTM, ADaM, and controlled terminology.
• Applied knowledge of PK/PD principles and clinical trial concepts.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global, cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Program, validate, and deliver NONMEM-ready PK/PD datasets based on SDTM/ADaM standards using advanced R programming skills.
• Create high-quality PK/PD datasets for both pre-lock and post-lock clinical data. Independently execute programming tasks of medium to high complexity with excellent accuracy and timeliness. Critically review data, identify inconsistencies or gaps, and propose solutions to improve dataset quality and programming efficiency.
• Perform quality control (QC) of NONMEM datasets, including those produced by external partners. Support preparation of deliverables for regulatory submissions following internal Pharmacometrics guidelines.
• Conduct QC of customized R packages used for pharmacometrics workflows; enhance or build automated test suites where needed.
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams including Data Management, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Bioanalytical groups to resolve data issues and ensure alignment. Adhere to relevant SOPs, working instructions, and regulatory standards; maintain inspection readiness.
• Contribute as a technical driver in the development and improvement of new PM standardization initiatives related to dataset creation and QC.

Skills

R programming

PK/PD datasets

NONMEM datasets

SDTM

ADaM

PK/PD principles

QC automation

regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health/science/IT/maths

Tools

NONMEM

Job description

IQVIA is seeking an experienced PK/PD Statistical Programmer to join our pharmacometrics team in Denmark. You will program, validate, and deliver NONMEM-ready PK/PD datasets using SDTM/ADaM standards and advanced R skills, supporting regulatory submissions and QC automation.

The role requires 6+ years in clinical data analysis or pharmacometrics, expert R proficiency, and hands-on NONMEM dataset creation. You will collaborate globally with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Programming teams to