Director of AI-Driven Statistical Programming & Tech Innovation

41 Premier Research Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Director of Statistical Programming Innovation & Technology to lead the Biostatistics team in advancing programming practices, tools, and infrastructure.

You will define the technical roadmap, evaluate AI-assisted solutions, build scalable R/Python pipelines and reusable Shiny-based apps, and mentor a growing team to deliver robust, compliant analytics across biotech, medtech and pharma programs.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of statistical programming experience with R and SAS in CRO/pharma environments.
• 5+ years in technical leadership and 2+ years in supervisor/management roles.
• Strong proficiency in R for data manipulation, automation, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Defines and drives the technical roadmap for innovating statistical programming practices, tools, and infrastructure.
• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-assisted tools to improve programming efficiency, quality, regulatory and GDPR compliance.
• Identify opportunities to replace manual and traditional SAS-based processes with automated, reproducible pipelines using R, Python or other emerging technology including AI solutions.
• Designs, builds, and maintains reusable tools, macros, packages, and templates that improve efficiency and consistency across programming deliverables.
• Leads migration and integration efforts where traditional SAS workflows are modernized or supplemented with R/Python-based solutions.
• Provides technical direction and hands on guidance for the design, development, and deployment of R Shiny applications (e.g., interactive review tools, safety/efficacy dashboards, TLF exploration tools).
• Sets standards for Shiny app architecture, modularity (e.g., use of frameworks such as teal), performance, and deployment (e.g., Posit Connect).
• Supervises, manages, mentors, and develops direct reports, building their capabilities in both traditional and modern programming approaches.
• Fosters a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence.

Skills

R

SAS

Statistical programming

Data manipulation

Automation

Leadership

Team management

Education

BS or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

R

SAS

Posit Connect

Teal framework

Job description

Premier Research is seeking a Director of Statistical Programming Innovation & Technology to lead the Biostatistics team in advancing programming practices, tools, and infrastructure.

You will define the technical roadmap, evaluate AI-assisted solutions, build scalable R/Python pipelines and reusable Shiny-based apps, and mentor a growing team to deliver robust, compliant analytics across biotech, medtech and pharma programs.