Senior Statistical Programmer II

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer II to lead programming deliverables for clinical studies, ensuring quality and timeliness in line with established standards.

You will apply expert macro programming, contribute to study teams, and drive best practices while maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong problem-solving, independent work, and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics (Applied Math, Engineering), 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 stakeholders on Programming related items.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programming deliveries of a clinical study or a small to medium sized and complex clinical project.
• Implement programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program.
• Ensure high quality is built into deliverables and by other programmers.
• Program independently with high efficiency and quality.
• Write specifications and oversee documentation completeness.
• Contribute to development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness within function.
• Ensure compliance to standards and automation usage.
• Plan and lead team activities and tasks.
• Identify, manage and communicate risk within assigned studies and/or projects.
• Work with study team members including statisticians, lead programmer, data manager, and study leader.
• Work with contract programming providers.
• Influence stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items.
• Contribute to or lead technical initiatives.
• Employ project management practices in managing programming aspects of drug or technical projects.

Skills

Programming skills

Macro language

Clinical development knowledge

Education

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Life Science

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

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.