Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer in Basildon, UK. The role offers flexible working arrangements and involves overseeing programming support across projects, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in SAS and extensive industry experience.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of industry experience.
• Experience with clinical trial documents and data standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support and supervisory responsibilities across various projects.
• Manage and mentor statistical staff.
• Oversee key client projects ensuring delivery within budget.

Skills

Data Management

Statistical Programming

SAS

Project Management

People Management

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline

Job description

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Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK, Basildon

Client: Veramed

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Veramed prides itself on providing high-quality statistics and programming consultancy, along with an excellent working environment supporting career growth. We are seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer for a permanent role in the UK, offering flexible work arrangements, training, and a competitive package.

The role involves providing programming support across various projects and therapeutic areas, with potential supervisory responsibilities such as line and project management.

Key Responsibilities

The tasks below outline the role's scope, which may vary based on business needs.

Technical

• Review clinical trial documents (protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs)
• Author, review, and approve study TFL shells and dataset specifications
• Develop, validate, and document SAS programs for datasets, TFLs, and macros, following good programming practices
• Identify data issues and outliers
• Review and approve CDISC Validation reports
• Address data and standards issues appropriately
• Stay informed of emerging standards and their impact
• Maintain proficiency in SAS and stay updated on developments
• Ensure audit readiness of study documentation

People Management

• Manage statisticians, programmers, and technical staff, overseeing their performance
• Mentor and coach staff to achieve excellence
• Handle onboarding and integration of new team members
• Provide technical leadership and coaching

Project Management

• Oversee key client projects and portfolios
• Manage project plans, resources, scope, and risks
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues

General

• Lead team meetings and present updates
• Share knowledge within the team
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Build collaborative relationships internally and with clients
• Share learnings across projects
• Develop and deliver internal technical training

Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years of industry experience

Additional Requirements

Understanding of clinical drug development, disease areas, endpoints, and study designs.

What to Expect:

• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Open-door management policy for development
• A unique CRO approach to staff and project management
• Opportunities for role ownership and skill development