Principal Statistical Programmer

JR United Kingdom; York; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CRO seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer to work remotely in the UK. This role involves leading statistical programming projects, developing datasets, and ensuring compliance with clinical data standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background along with significant experience in statistical programming and knowledge of SAS.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible hours

Fully remote work

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in clinical trial statistical programming required.
• Excellent knowledge of SAS essential; R advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming projects and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and validate SDTM and ADaM datasets; perform QC reviews.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and create define.xml files.

Skills

Statistical Programming

Data Integrity

SAS

R

CDISC Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or Computer Sciences

Masters or Ph.D. in Statistics

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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.