Statistical Programming Lead

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health partner in the UK seeks a Statistical Programming Lead to oversee programming vendor collaboration and mentor team members. This permanent, full-time role involves driving strategic objectives and ensuring high-quality deliverables for regulatory submissions. The position offers a hybrid working model with a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Senior/principal programmer experience in drug development.
• Extensive programming experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality statistical programming deliverables.
• Lead internal programming teams and liaise with external vendors.
• Identify and address issues affecting deliverable validity.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics

Job description

Statistical Programming Lead, United Kingdom

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Description

Statistical Programming Lead

About Astellas: We are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We focus on innovative science, especially in areas of high potential and unmet patient needs, including rare and life-threatening diseases. We collaborate directly with patients, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies to ensure patient-centric development and access to therapies. Our vision emphasizes understanding the patient experience to guide our efforts.

The Opportunity: Join our new UK Data Science hub as a Statistical Programming Lead within our Data Science/Statistical & RWD division. Lead programming vendor oversight, contribute to infrastructure projects, and mentor team members. Drive strategic objectives and ensure high-quality deliverables for regulatory submissions.

Key Activities:

1. Produce high-quality, timely statistical programming deliverables, ensuring readiness for regulatory submissions.
2. Lead internal programming teams and liaise with external vendors for outsourced work.
3. Oversee outsourced programming work, acting as a liaison with vendors.
4. Identify and address issues affecting deliverable validity or completeness.
5. Contribute to process improvements, SOP writing, software implementation, and standard creation.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Senior/principal programmer experience in drug development within pharma, including vendor collaboration.
• Extensive relevant programming experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of data science lifecycle, ETL, data quality, and machine learning.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver statistical analysis and reporting, including SDTM/ADAMs, TLFs.
• Knowledge of clinical data standards (CDISC) and submission guidelines.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex data effectively.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.

Additional Information:

This is a permanent, full-time position based in the UK. We offer a hybrid working model with one day per quarter in the office (Addlestone). We are committed to equal opportunity employment.