Senior Statistical Programmer

AstraZeneca; España; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AstraZeneca in Barcelona is seeking a statistically oriented Senior Programmer to lead and deliver programming for global clinical studies from the R&D hub in Barcelona. The role is on-site three days a week, with fluency in English required.

You will collaborate with statisticians, programmers, and data experts to turn complex clinical data into decision-ready evidence for regulatory submissions, shaping study outcomes and automation while adhering to CDISC standards.

Formación

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent.
• Excellent programming skills in SAS (or R) and SAS macros.
• Knowledge of the clinical development process and CDISC.
• Ability to apply programming knowledge to problem solving.
• Ability to manage relevant documentation.
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders on Programming related items.
• Current knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the role.

Responsabilidades

• Lead programming deliverables for clinical studies or small to medium projects, ensuring clarity of scope and robust plans.
• Deliver high-quality programming outputs on schedule and guide others to meet standards.
• Translate scientific intent into reliable datasets and analyses within protocols and development plans.
• Program independently with high efficiency and precision; apply advanced techniques and macros.
• Write clear programming specifications and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Adhere to CDISC and internal standards; promote automation for efficiency.
• Drive best practices and technical initiatives to improve quality and speed.
• Identify, manage and communicate programming risks to maintain momentum.
• Collaborate with statisticians, lead programmers, data managers and study leaders to align priorities.
• Partner with contract programming providers to meet AstraZeneca standards.

Conocimientos

SAS (or R) and SAS macros

Clinical development knowledge

Documentation

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory awareness

Educación

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Life Science

Descripción del empleo

Introduction to role:

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.

Are you ready to combine scientific rigor with data-driven programming to accelerate therapies that can change patients' lives? In this role, you will lead and deliver statistical programming that turns complex clinical data into clear, decision-ready evidence for global studies.

You will join our Biometrics community in AstraZeneca's R&D global hub in Barcelona, collaborating with statisticians, programmers, and data experts to shape end-to-end clinical deliverables. How will you use your expertise to influence pivotal study outcomes and strengthen the evidence behind regulatory submissions?

Accountabilities:

• Study Programming Leadership: Lead programming deliverables for clinical studies or small to medium projects, ensuring clarity of scope, robust plans, and aligned expectations.
• Quality and Timeliness: Deliver high-quality programming outputs on schedule, embedding quality in your own work and guiding others to meet exacting standards.
• Protocol and Development Alignment: Implement statistical programming aspects of protocols and clinical development plans, translating scientific intent into reliable datasets and analyses.
• Independent Programming Excellence: Program independently with high efficiency and precision, applying advanced techniques and macros to streamline workflows.
• Specifications and Documentation: Write clear programming specifications and oversee completeness of all relevant documentation to support audit-ready deliverables.
• Standards and Automation: Ensure adherence to CDISC and internal standards; promote and apply automation to enhance efficiency and consistency across studies.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to or drive best practices and technical initiatives that elevate quality, speed, and effectiveness within the function.
• Risk Management: Identify, manage, and communicate programming risks proactively, maintaining delivery momentum and enabling informed decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with statisticians, lead programmers, data managers, and study leaders to align on priorities and resolve issues rapidly.
• Vendor Partnership: Collaborate with contract programming providers to ensure outcomes meet AstraZeneca's standards and business needs.
• Stakeholder Influence: Provide subject matter expertise on programming topics, shaping study strategies and decisions.
• Project Management: Apply project management principles to plan, track, and deliver programming aspects of drug or technical projects.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc.), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent.
• Excellent programming skills in SAS (or R) and SAS macros.
• Proficient knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards (CDISC).
• Ability to apply programming knowledge to problem solving.
• Ability to manage relevant documentation.
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders on Programming related items.
• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Broad experience across multiple therapeutic areas and across all phases of clinical trials.
• Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca:

Here, your programming turns raw clinical data into insights that shape trial decisions and submissions, directly impacting patients worldwide. You will work with cutting-edge methods and diverse specialists who challenge assumptions, share knowledge, and support bold ideas-balancing ambition with kindness to help you grow. We prize curiosity and resilience, empowering you to improve processes, learn from setbacks, and contribute visibly across therapy areas. This is a place where evidence matters and your craft can unlock better, faster routes to medicines.

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