Lead Statistical Programmer (SAS Viya/R/Python) - Europe

Syneos Health; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to support migration to SAS Viya and deliver advanced programming for biostatistics across Europe. You will generate summaries, listings, and graphs per SAP and specifications, while driving process improvements and training teammates.

The role requires strong SAS Viya, R, and Python skills, plus experience with CDISC standards and regulatory deliverables. Collaborative, client-focused, and regulatory-compliant work is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SAS Viya and statistical programming.
• Experience with biostatistics in drug development and CDISC standards.
• Strong programming skills in R and Python for analytics.

Responsibilities

• Migration support to SAS Viya and statistical programming across projects.
• Develop and validate tables, listings, and figures per SAP and specs.
• Contribute to SOPs, standards, and efficiency tools within Biometrics.
• Mentor junior statist programmers and support client interfaces as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality in deliverables.

Skills

SAS Viya

R

Python

Biostatistics

Education

Master's in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

CDISC

SDTM

ADaM

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer to support migration to SAS Viya and deliver advanced programming for biostatistics across Europe. You will generate summaries, listings, and graphs per SAP and specifications, while driving process improvements and training teammates.

The role requires strong SAS Viya, R, and Python skills, plus experience with CDISC standards and regulatory deliverables. Collaborative, client-focused, and regulatory-compliant work is expected.