Principal Statistical Programmer - FSP

Proclinical Group; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent life sciences recruiter is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer for a remote role. This position involves technical leadership, management of client projects, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have strong SAS programming skills, familiarity with CDISC standards, and a background in clinical drug development. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and mentorship within the team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAS programming with experience in clinical trial disclosures.
• Familiarity with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and TLF generation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply anonymization criteria.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clinical trial documents such as protocols, SAPs, CRFs.
• Author and review study TFL shells and dataset specifications.
• Develop and validate SAS programs for datasets and TFLs.
• Identify and resolve data issues and standards discrepancies.
• Maintain audit-ready study master file documents.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Proficiency in SAS programming

Familiarity with CDISC standards

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of clinical drug development

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline

Job description

Overview

Shape your future with the freedom to work where you thrive! Join our pharmaceutical client with this remote role in Statistical Programming.

Proclinical is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to give support across a variety of projects, clients, and therapeutic areas. This role involves technical expertise, project oversight, and people management responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and innovation within the team.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clinical trial documents such as protocols, SAPs, CRFs, and CSRs.
• Author, review, and approve study TFL shells and dataset specifications.
• Develop, validate, and document SAS programs for datasets, TFLs, and macros following best practices.
• Identify and resolve data issues, outliers, and standards discrepancies.
• Review and approve CDISC validation tool reports.
• Stay updated on emerging standards and their impact on trials.
• Maintain audit-ready study master file documents.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Line manage statisticians, programmers, and other technical staff, supporting their career development and training.
• Oversee client projects, including resource management, risk assessment, and delivery to budget.
• Lead internal and client meetings, share knowledge, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Proficiency in SAS programming with experience in clinical trial disclosures and/or data anonymization.
• Familiarity with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and TLF generation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply anonymization criteria to study data.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of the clinical drug development process, study designs, and relevant disease areas.
• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline or equivalent industry experience.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Heidi Hennigan at [e-mail].

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