Senior Statistical Programmer

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca seeks a Senior Statistical Programmer II to lead the programming deliveries for clinical studies, ensuring quality and timely outputs. The role requires strong R and Python skills and the ability to guide cross-functional teams while adhering to industry standards.

You will collaborate with statisticians, data managers and study leaders, applying macro programming and documentation best practices, and contribute to continuous process improvements across programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics, statistics, CS, life science or equivalent.
• Excellent programming skills including macro language.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming deliveries for a clinical study or medium complex project.
• Implement statistical programming aspects of protocols.
• Ensure high quality in deliverables and across other programmers.
• Write specifications and manage documentation.
• Drive best practices to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

R programming

Python

Macro language

Problem solving

Documentation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Life Science

Tools

R

Python

AI-enabled solutions

Job description

The Senior Statistical Programmer II is a delivery focused role responsible for programming deliverables with quality and timeliness, following established standards and processes. This position requires high technical skills and thorough industry knowledge to independently perform the programming tasks while using judgement about seeking guidance in complex situations. They can be responsible for leading the programming deliveries of clinical studies or small to medium sized clinical projects and can lead cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement

Typical Accountabilities:

• Responsible for leading the programming deliveries of a clinical study or a small to medium sized and complex clinical project
• Implements statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
• Ensures high quality is built into own deliverables and the quality delivered by other programmers
• Programs independently with high efficiency and quality
• Writes specifications and oversee completeness of relevant documentation
• Contributes to or drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness within function
• Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
• Plans and leads team activities and tasks
• Identifies, manages and communicates risk within the assigned studies and/or projects
• Works proactively with study team members including but not limited to the statistician, lead programmer, data manager and study leader
• Works cooperatively with contract programming providers
• Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
• Contributes to or leads technical initiatives
• Employs project management practices in managing programming aspects of drug or technical projects
• Demonstrated experience programming in R
• Experience programming in Python
• Ability with AI-enabled solutions, such as developing or working with AI agents

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
• Excellent programming skills including macro language
• Proficient knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards
• Ability to apply programming knowledge to problem solving
• Ability to manage relevant documentation
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders on Programming related items

Desirable

• Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a study or part of project

Date Posted

09-oct-2026

Closing Date

22-oct-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.