Lead Statistical Programmer - SAS + R (Remote)

RubyPlay; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer SAS + R, remote. You will own programming for clinical development, generate SDTM/ADaM datasets, and ensure data deliverables meet regulatory standards across global studies.

You will lead CRO programming efforts, develop SAS and R programs, and contribute to reporting standards while supporting regulatory submissions and medical writing collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, mathematics or statistics.
• 7+ years as a Statistical Programmer in Biotech/Pharma Clinical Development biometrics.
• Expert SAS programming with CDISC SDTM/ADaM experience and Define.xml knowledge.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and FDA/ICH guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and lead CRO programming efforts.

Responsibilities

• Generate SDTM, ADaM specs, datasets, review guides and define.xml for multiple studies.
• Develop SAS programs to produce datasets, listings, tables and graphs.
• Deliver high-quality SAS and/or R programming outputs for clinical programs.
• Oversee CRO programmers to meet timelines across studies.
• Support preparation of clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.
• Contribute to standards for programming tools, outputs, and macros.
• Assist in CRFs, edit checks, data validation plans, and data transfer specs.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to deliver on project goals.

Skills

SAS programming

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Data management

Leadership

Communication

R programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / data science / mathematics / statistics

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Java

Shiny

Unix/Linux

Git

Job description

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer SAS + R, remote. You will own programming for clinical development, generate SDTM/ADaM datasets, and ensure data deliverables meet regulatory standards across global studies.

You will lead CRO programming efforts, develop SAS and R programs, and contribute to reporting standards while supporting regulatory submissions and medical writing collaborations.