Senior Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) – Remote

Thedoortalent; La Coruña; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) to work remotely within our sponsor-dedicated model in Spain. You will lead complex programming tasks across SDTM/ADaM, define.xml, and CSR support, while coordinating with CROs to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

The role requires extensive SAS expertise, CDISC standards, and experience with regulatory submissions. Strong communication and independent working style are essential in this client-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; strong statistics background preferred.
• 7+ years as Statistical Programmer in Biotech/Pharma clinical development.
• Expert SAS programming with CDISC SDTM/ADaM/Define.xml experience.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and interactions with authorities.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Generate SDTM, ADaM specs, datasets, and define.xml across studies.
• Develop SAS programs for datasets, listings, tables and graphs.
• Deliver high-quality SAS/R outputs for clinical development programs.
• Oversee CRO programming deliverables to meet timelines.
• Support preparation of CSRs, regulatory submissions, DSURs and analyses.
• Adhere to FDA/ICH guidance and good clinical practice standards.
• Contribute to programming standards, CRFs, edit checks, and data validation plans.

Skills

SAS programming

CDISC standards

Regulatory submissions

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Math/Statistics

Tools

R

Python

Java

Shiny

Markdown

Unix/Linux

Git

Job description

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) to work remotely within our sponsor-dedicated model in Spain. You will lead complex programming tasks across SDTM/ADaM, define.xml, and CSR support, while coordinating with CROs to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

The role requires extensive SAS expertise, CDISC standards, and experience with regulatory submissions. Strong communication and independent working style are essential in this client-focused setting.