Principal Statistical Programmer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CRO is seeking an elite Principal Statistical Programmer to work remotely across the UK. You'll lead statistical programming projects, ensuring compliance and quality in deliverables. The role offers a flexible work culture, a healthy work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in clinical trial statistical programming.
• Excellent knowledge of SAS essential, R advantageous.
• Strong understanding of data structures and clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Develop and validate datasets, perform QC reviews.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and maintain documentation.

Skills

SAS

R

CDISC

Statistical Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or Computer Sciences

Masters or Ph.D in Statistics

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Principal Statistical Programmer, southampton

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Client:

Warman O'Brien

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Statistical Programmer | Leading CRO | Home Based | UK |

Join a fast-growing, independent CRO providing a broad range of expertise-based clinical research services to worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries

Renowned for its high-quality deliverables, exceptional customer service, and flexibility in meeting clients’ needs this growing organisation offers a flexible, dynamic, and entrepreneurial culture. With ongoing growth and exciting career opportunities, it’s the perfect place to advance your career.

We’re seeking elite Principal Statistical Programmers to join this growing organisation remotely from anywhere in the UK.

What you will be doing:

You’ll lead statistical programming projects, ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables. This includes developing and validating SDTM and ADaM datasets, performing QC reviews, and ensuring CDISC compliance.

You’ll resolve Pinnacle 21 validation issues, review TLFs for consistency, and contribute to regulatory submissions. You'll also create define.xml files, develop and maintain macros, and perform data integrity checks, while ensuring proper documentation and compliance with SOPs.

What you will need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or Computer Sciences + Masters or PH.D in Statistics.
• 8 years’ experience in clinical trial statistical programming.
• Excellent knowledge of SAS essential with R advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of data structures e.g. CDISC, SDTM, ADaM,
• Comprehension of clinical data standards (CDISC), TLFs, and submission guidelines.

What in it for you:

• The opportunity to be involved in a growing organisation.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours that fit your lifestyle.
• Fully remote in the UK

What to do next:

• If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation are looking to arrange interviews for the Principal Statistical Programmers as soon as possible.

Not what you’re looking for?

• Please contact Jo Fornaciari on [phone] for a confidential discussion about potential opportunities.