Lead Statistical Programmer for Clinical Trials

GSK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Principal Programmer Analyst to join the Clinical Programming team. You will lead programming activities for multiple pivotal studies within an agile, squad-based environment, mentor junior programmers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align scientific requirements with technical solutions.

You'll contribute to governance, quality control, and regulatory interactions while driving innovative solutions and ensuring timely delivery across global programs in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience with at least one programming language.
• Three or more years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with understanding of clinical trials.
• Experience leading discussions on programming strategies and custom programs.
• Experience implementing governance, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead programming activities for one or more studies, ensuring development, maintenance, and validation of complex analysis packages.
• Foster QA by adhering to standards such as Good Programming Practices and CDISC.
• Mentor junior programmers with guidance in technical tasks and industry best practices.
• Lead programming support for regulatory interactions (e.g., EMA, FDA).
• Identify gaps and implement innovative solutions aligned with standards and best practices.
• Establish governance frameworks, identify risks early and devise mitigation plans.

Skills

Programming experience

Regulatory familiarity

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance & QA

Clinical trials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Computer Science

Tools

R

CDISC

Job description

GSK is seeking a Principal Programmer Analyst to join the Clinical Programming team. You will lead programming activities for multiple pivotal studies within an agile, squad-based environment, mentor junior programmers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align scientific requirements with technical solutions.

You'll contribute to governance, quality control, and regulatory interactions while driving innovative solutions and ensuring timely delivery across global programs in a hybrid