Principal Statistical Programmer (Europe Only)

Syneos Health, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to develop statistical programs and provide technical leadership. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of data and support project initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Statistics or Computer Science and proficiency in SAS, with extensive experience in statistical programming preferred. This role fosters a collaborative team environment where innovation drives results.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive management

Technical and therapeutic training

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in statistical programming, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom programming code for statistical analysis.
• Direct programming activities and mentor junior programmers.
• Ensure data accuracy and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Statistical programming

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Principal Statistical Programmer (Europe Only)

Updated: January 6, 2026
Location: London, LND, United Kingdom

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to make Syneos Health easier to work with and easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a functional service provider partnership or a full‑service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals and accelerate the delivery of therapies.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

• Hiring in select countries in Europe. Not open to hiring in Switzerland, Spain, and Germany.
• Must be eligible to work with no company provided sponsorship.
• Please submit all resumes in English.

• Use SAS, or other software, to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the development of statistical programs.
• Collaborate with statisticians and other stakeholders to understand and address their programming needs.
• Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data and statistical outputs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues and challenges.
• Mentor and train junior programmers and other team members.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of programming processes and tools.
• Design and implement efficient programming solutions to meet project requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high‑quality programming deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in statistical programming and incorporate relevant techniques into practice.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical or pharmaceutical setting.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS (mandatory), R (optional).
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications

• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent certification preferred.

Necessary Skills

• Expertise in statistical programming and data analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS (mandatory), R (optional).
• Strong understanding data analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Summary

Roles within the Statistical Programming job family at the P23 level involve developing programs and providing statistical programming support for statisticians or for client or business use. This includes sourcing, organizing, and interpreting complex data sets by creating statistical tables, listings, and graphs. The role also involves developing codes to create analysis datasets, tables, and figures, evaluating programming processes, and suggesting revisions to increase productivity. As a leading expert individual contributor, the P23 level professional is viewed as a valuable resource by peers and works to achieve organizational, functional, and business targets with measurable impact on department results.

Open to programming levels Sr. Statistical Programmer and Sr. Principal Stat Programmer.

Impact and Contribution: Roles within the Statistical Programming job family at the P23 level manage or contribute to projects, programs, or processes that span multiple related areas. They have comprehensive knowledge and skills in their professional discipline and understand the impact of their work on related areas. Their contributions are crucial in designing, implementing, and delivering processes, programs, and policies. They may direct the work of lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs, spending the majority of their time contributing to the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. Core Focus: • Developing programs and providing statistical programming support for statisticians or for client or business use • Sourcing, organizing, and interpreting complex data sets by creating statistical tables, listings, and graphs • Developing codes to create analysis datasets, tables, and figures • Evaluating programming processes and suggesting revisions to increase productivity • Managing or contributing to projects, programs, or processes that span multiple related areas • Directing the work of lower-level professionals or managing processes and programs • Contributing to the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using advanced knowledge and skills.