Principal Statistical Programmer

Emmes Group; Manchester; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmes Group is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead SDTM and ADaM programming for clinical trials and regulatory submissions. You will design, validate, and maintain datasets and tables, while mentoring junior programmers and ensuring adherence to CDISC, ICH, FDA/EMA standards.

The role requires strong SAS expertise and extensive experience with regulatory submissions, collaborating with Biostatistics, Data Management, and Clinical teams to deliver timely outputs.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of statistical programming in pharma/biotech/CRO.
• Expert SAS proficiency across Base, Macro, and SQL.
• In-depth CDISC SDTM and ADaM experience.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions (FDA/EMA).
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, and maintenance of SDTM/ADaM datasets and documentation.
• Program TLFs for study reports, publications, and submissions.
• Review SAPs to ensure correct implementation in code.
• Act as lead programmer on multiple studies and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with CDISC, FDA, EMA standards and internal SOPs.
• Prepare submission-ready datasets and define.xml files for authorities.

Skills

SAS Base

SAS Macro

SAS SQL

CDISC SDTM

CDISC ADaM

GCP & 21 CFR11

Regulatory submissions

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics/Life Sciences

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Pinnacle 21

OpenCDISC

define.xml tooling

Job description

Overview

Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote Europe OR LATAM

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose.

At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. Through our two business units—Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions —we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies. We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.

The Principal Statistical Programmer is a senior-level contributor responsible for designing, developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programming deliverables to support clinical trials and regulatory submissions. This individual serves as a technical expert on study and project teams, providing leadership in the application of statistical programming standards and regulatory guidance (e.g., CDISC, ICH, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Technical Programming Leadership
• Lead the development, validation, and maintenance of SDTM and ADaM datasets and associated documentation.
• Program complex Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) for study reports, publications, and submissions.
• Review and interpret statistical analysis plans (SAPs) to ensure accurate implementation in code.
• Project & Study Support
• Serve as lead programmer on multiple studies and/or projects, coordinating efforts across internal teams and CROs.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to junior programmers and contractors.
• Collaborate closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, and Clinical teams to deliver timely and accurate outputs.
• Standards & Compliance
• Ensure programming deliverables comply with industry standards (CDISC, FDA, EMA) and internal SOPs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of programming standards and reusable code libraries.
• Participate in quality control, peer review, and validation of programming deliverables.
• Submission & Regulatory Support
• Prepare and review submission ready datasets, define.xml files, and reviewer guides for regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Support integrated summaries of safety (ISS) and efficacy (ISE) analyses for NDA/BLA/MAA submissions.
• Use tools such as Pinnacle 21, OpenCDISC, and define.xml generators to ensure submission compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field. Required
• 7-9 years in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry. Required
• Expert level proficiency in SAS Base, SAS Macro, and SAS SQL.
• In depth experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
• Proven track record of supporting clinical trial reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of ICH GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA and EMA regulatory expectations.
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose.

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