Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

ZipRecruiter; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clinical statistics seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer to support various projects in a hybrid working environment. The role involves technical programming, project management, and overseeing a team of statisticians. Join a supportive team that prioritizes career growth and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Supportive management policy

Training and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of clinical drug development process.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews of clinical trial documents and manage data-related tasks.
• Line management of statisticians and programmers.
• Oversee client projects and maintain project plans.

Skills

Proficiency in SAS

Project Management

Data Analysis

Leadership

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline

Job description

Job Description

Veramed prides itself on two key areas: providing the highest quality statistics and programming consultancy for its clients, and offering an industry-leading working environment with support and training for career growth.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal level Statistical Programmer to join us on a permanent basis in the UK. We can offer home and/or office working, training and support, and a competitive package.

The purpose of the role is to provide programming support to the statistics and programming department across various projects, clients, and therapeutic areas. The Senior or Principal Programmer may also perform supervisory roles (e.g., line management and/or project management).

Key Responsibilities

The tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary based on current business needs.

Technical

• Perform review of clinical trial documents including protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs.
• Author, review, and approve study TFL shells and dataset specifications.
• Author, validate, and document SAS programs for datasets, TFLs, and macros, applying good programming practices.
• Identify data issues and outliers.
• Complete, review, and approve CDISC Validation tool reports.
• Identify data and standards issues and resolve or escalate as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of emerging standards and their impact on ongoing and future trials.
• Maintain proficiency in SAS and stay updated on developments.
• Maintain study master file documents and other documents required to be audit-ready.

People Management

• Line management of statisticians, programmers, and other technical staff, responsible for overall performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to achieve excellence.
• Manage employee career development and ensure appropriate training.
• Interview, onboard, and integrate new staff members.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching in programming.

Project Management

• Oversee key client projects and portfolios.
• Act as Veramed Project Manager on client accounts and projects.
• Maintain project plans.
• Proactively manage resources, scope changes, and risks.
• Manage project delivery within budget.
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues.

General

• Lead internal and client study, project, and cross-functional team meetings effectively.
• Present study updates internally and at client meetings.
• Share scientific, technical, and practical knowledge within the team and with colleagues.
• Work in full compliance with internal and client policies, procedures, and training.
• Build effective collaborative relationships with internal and client team members.
• Share learnings across projects or studies.
• Develop and provide internal technical training where appropriate.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline (or relevant industry experience).
• At least 6 years of relevant industry experience.

Other Information/Additional Requirements

• Understanding of the clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints, and study designs.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• A warm, friendly working environment to thrive both personally and professionally.
• A supportive, open-door management policy to aid in your development.
• A unique CRO doing things differently in managing staff, projects, and relationships.
• The opportunity to own your role and develop your skills and experience.