Principal Statistical Programmer - London

Syneos Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior or Principal Statistical Programmer for an 18-month assignment. You will lead statistical programming activities, develop programs to create tables, listings and figures, and collaborate with statisticians to deliver high-quality outputs.

The role requires an advanced degree, mandatory SAS proficiency, and experience in efficacy programming; oncology experience is preferred.

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 SAS, which is mandatory.
• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent preferred.
• Must be eligible to work without company sponsorship.
• Resumes must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities

• Use SAS or other software to develop programming code for tables, listings, graphs, and derived datasets as specified in analysis plans.
• Provide technical leadership in the development of statistical programs.
• Collaborate with statisticians to address programming needs and deliverables.
• Act as lead statistical programmer, guiding junior programmers and monitoring progress.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data and outputs.
• Design and implement efficient programming solutions to meet project requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and stay updated with advancements in statistical programming.

Skills

SAS proficiency

Statistical programming

Efficacy programming

Oncology experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

SAS certification preferred

English resumes

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SAS

Job description

Salary: £55,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Extensive experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical or pharmaceutical setting
• Proficiency in SAS, which is mandatory
• R experience is optional
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques
• Efficacy programming experience
• Oncology experience preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent certification preferred
• Must be eligible to work without company-provided sponsorship
• Resumes must be submitted in English

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Act as the lead statistical programmer, directing the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitoring progress on programming deliverables
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data and statistical outputs
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues and challengesMentor 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
• Develop programs and provide statistical programming support for statisticians or for client or business use
• Source, organize, and interpret complex data sets by creating statistical tables, listings, and graphs
• Develop code to create analysis datasets, tables, and figures
• Evaluate programming processes and suggest revisions to increase productivity
• Manage or contribute to projects, programs, or processes that span multiple related areas
• Direct the work of lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs
• Contribute to the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using advanced knowledge and skills

Technologies:

• Support
• SAS

More:

We are Syneos Health, a leading fully integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. Our Clinical Solutions team applies deep drug development expertise to understand customer needs and shape solutions that support both Functional Service Provider and Full-Service partnerships. We are committed to developing our people through career progression, line management, technical and therapeutic area training, peer recognition, and a total rewards program. We foster an inclusive culture where colleagues can be authentic, and we work to drive impact for customers and patient progress. This is a temporary assignment for 1.5 years, and the role is open to European time zone candidates at the Sr. Statistical Programmer or Principal Statistical Programmer level.

last updated 36 week of 2026