Lead Statistical Programming Architect: Macro & AI

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Innovation (SAS) in London is seeking a Lead Statistical Programming Architect to shape macro, automation and AI across biometry, guiding programming teams in oncology, rare disease and neuroscience.

You will partner with Data Management, Biostatistics and IT to deliver compliant, scalable analytics, develop global standards and mentor staff while exploring cloud-based platforms and modern programming frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in statistical programming and software development in a pharmaceutical/clinical trial environment.
• Ability to design and implement programming tools supporting clinical trial analysis and regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements related to statistical programming.
• Experience leading technical initiatives within global programming or biometry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates technical solutions (e.g. SAS macros, SAS template programs for datasets and TFLs, R functions/packages and tools) that support automation of programming activities inside global biometry, providing technical support and training as needed.
• Provides technical guidance and collaborates with IT, QA, System, and external vendors to build/maintain a robust, controlled, and productive statistical computing environment.
• Develops and implements robust software development plans including user requirement specifications, functional specifications, design specifications, and test plans and scripts as required.
• Develops and/or coordinates technical tools to enhance quality control, traceability, and good documentation practices for biometric practices.
• Collaborates with the user community and internal/external collaborators to identify innovation, automation, and continuous process improvement opportunities.
• Serves as a departmental lead in areas of technical expertise.
• Coaches and trains clinical and/or statistical programmers to support the continuous improvement of technical capabilities.

Skills

SAS programming

SAS/Macro

R programming

SQL

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, data science or related field

Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) preferred

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

Ipsen Innovation (SAS) in London is seeking a Lead Statistical Programming Architect to shape macro, automation and AI across biometry, guiding programming teams in oncology, rare disease and neuroscience.

You will partner with Data Management, Biostatistics and IT to deliver compliant, scalable analytics, develop global standards and mentor staff while exploring cloud-based platforms and modern programming frameworks.