Principal Statistical Programmer

TFS HealthScience; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global Contract Research Organization as a Principal Statistical Programmer, where you'll lead programming tasks in SAS within interdisciplinary teams. With over 800 professionals, TFS HealthScience offers a rewarding environment focusing on clinical research services across various fields including Dermatology and Oncology. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth while positively impacting patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant programming experience in clinical data.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring Statistical Programmers and Senior Statistical Programmers.
• Planning client deliverables and managing project budgets.
• Producing programming outputs like edit checks and summary tables.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Statistics

Tools

SAS

Job description

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) partnering with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full-service capabilities, resourcing, and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions.

Join Our Team as a Principal Statistical Programmer

About this role

As part of our Global Biometrics Department, you will work alongside passionate and innovative professionals to help our clients achieve their goals.

The Principal Statistical Programmer is responsible for preparing, conducting, and completing programming tasks (mainly in SAS) within assigned Study Teams, following company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring Statistical Programmers and Senior Statistical Programmers
• Potentially acting as a Project Lead for biometric-only projects
• Planning client deliverables and managing project budgets (including PFU/revenue files)
• Programming activities within studies or leading programming efforts for a study/program
• Producing programming outputs such as edit checks, listings, summary tables, and graphics
• Conducting statistical tests (if background in Statistics)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in computer science, statistics, or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of relevant programming experience (preferably in SAS) in clinical data
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sponsors and internal teams
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in patients' lives.

A Bit More About Us

Founded over 27 years ago in Lund, Sweden, we are a full-service, global CRO with over 800 professionals. We deliver tailored clinical research services across more than 40 countries, focusing on areas such as Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.

Our core values—Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability—guide our decisions and culture, fostering innovation, excellence, and mutual respect. Together we make a difference.

Department: CDS Dermatology

Locations: Multiple locations, Fully Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

REQ ID: reqID308537

Work Arrangement: Remote