Principal Statistical Programmer — SAS/R, Remote, Pharma

Deel; Huelva; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) to join a sponsor-dedicated role embedded with a pharmaceutical client. You will lead programming activities across SDTM/ADaM, collaborate with CROs, and ensure high-quality submissions under FDA/ICH guidelines.

The role requires 7+ years of biostatistics programming experience, strong SAS and R skills, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Remote work available, internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or statistics.
• 7+ years as Statistical Programmer in Biotech/Pharma.
• Exceptional SAS programming and SDTM/ADaM expertise.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA/ICH guidance.
• Ability to work independently and lead tasks.

Responsibilities

• Generate SDTM/ADaM specs, datasets, and define.xmls.
• Develop SAS and R programs for listings and tables.
• Oversee CRO deliverables to meet timelines.
• Support clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Align with FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.
• Create and validate programming standards and QC processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent worker

Regulatory knowledge

Biostatistics experience

Education

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

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Java

Shiny

Unix/Linux

Git

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Job description

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) to join a sponsor-dedicated role embedded with a pharmaceutical client. You will lead programming activities across SDTM/ADaM, collaborate with CROs, and ensure high-quality submissions under FDA/ICH guidelines.

The role requires 7+ years of biostatistics programming experience, strong SAS and R skills, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Remote work available, internationally.