Lead Statistical Programmer – Clinical Data Strategy

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive benefits package

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance and retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. in London is seeking a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to lead complex programming strategies across high-impact studies.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory-ready outputs and drive modern programming practices. The role requires extensive experience in statistical programming (R/SAS/Python), CDISC standards, and coordination of internal/external programmers, with a strong focus on reproducibility and quality in datasets and

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, data science, life science or equivalent relevant degree
• Extensive experience in Statistical programming languages (R, SAS, Python) and version control (Git) for reproducible workflows
• Advanced experience contributing to statistical analysis plans and programming specifications
• CDISC data structures knowledge and standard programs development
• Regulatory knowledge (GCP, study procedures) and strong communication/negotiation skills
• Experience coordinating internal/external programmers on studies/programs

Responsibilities

• Lead SP activities as Trial Programmer for one or more trials or as Lead/Program Programmer for a program
• Coordinate activities of internal/external programmers
• Make SP decisions and propose strategies at study, program, or indication level
• Act as supervisor to junior programmers and provide guidance
• Summarize deliverables and programming status for cross-functional teams
• Ensure QC and readiness of all statistical outputs for CSRs, regulatory submissions, safety reports and publications

Skills

R

SAS

Python

Git

Statistics

Education

BS/MS degree in statistics or related field

Tools

R Shiny

CDISC

eCTD

Job description

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. in London is seeking a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to lead complex programming strategies across high-impact studies.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory-ready outputs and drive modern programming practices. The role requires extensive experience in statistical programming (R/SAS/Python), CDISC standards, and coordination of internal/external programmers, with a strong focus on reproducibility and quality in datasets and