Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

ZipRecruiter; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal level Statistical Programmer to provide programming support across projects within a collaborative environment. This role requires substantial industry experience and includes technical and people management responsibilities, offering a competitive package and supportive growth opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Open-door management policy

Opportunity for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of clinical drug development and study designs.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews and write statistical analysis plans.
• Manage and mentor programming staff and oversee projects.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready.

Skills

SAS

Data Analysis

Project Management

Team 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 its employees 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 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, such as 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 proficiency in SAS and awareness of developments
• Maintain study master file documents and other audit-ready documents

People Management

• Line management of statisticians, programmers, and other technical staff, accountable for overall performance
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for staff
• Interview, onboard, and integrate new staff members
• Provide programming technical leadership and coaching

Project Management

• Oversee client projects and portfolios, including managing scope, resources, and risks
• Maintain project plans and deliver projects within budget
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues

General

• Lead internal and client meetings effectively
• Present study updates to internal teams and clients
• Share scientific, technical, and practical knowledge within the team
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and training
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and client teams
• Share learnings across projects
• Develop and deliver internal technical training
• 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 clinical drug development, disease areas, endpoints, and study designs

What to Expect:

• A supportive and friendly working environment for personal and professional growth
• An open-door management policy to aid your development
• A unique CRO that values staff, projects, and industry relationships
• The opportunity to own your role and develop your skills and experience