Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer based in the UK for a permanent role with flexible working options. The role involves programming support, team management, and project oversight, in an environment fostering personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and support

Competitive package

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support across projects and clients.
• Manage and coach team members for excellence.
• Oversee client projects, maintaining budgets and timelines.

Skills

Programming support

SAS proficiency

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline

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

Client: Veramed

Location: Basingstoke, UK

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 industry-leading working environment supporting career growth.

We are seeking a Principal level Statistical Programmer for a permanent role in the UK. We offer flexible working arrangements, training, support, and a competitive package.

The role involves providing programming support across various projects, clients, and therapeutic areas. The Senior or Principal Programmer may also undertake supervisory responsibilities such as line or project management.

Key Responsibilities

The following outlines the scope of the role, which may vary based on business needs.

Technical

• Review clinical trial documents including 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 good programming practices.
• Identify data issues and outliers.
• Complete, review, and approve CDISC Validation reports.
• Resolve or escalate data and standards issues as appropriate.
• Stay informed about emerging standards and their impact on trials.
• Maintain proficiency in SAS and stay updated on developments.
• Ensure study master files and audit-ready documentation are maintained.

People Management

• Manage statisticians, programmers, and technical staff, overseeing performance.
• Coach and mentor staff to achieve excellence.
• Handle hiring, onboarding, and integration of new team members.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching.

Project Management

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

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead internal and client meetings effectively.
• Present study updates internally and externally.
• Share scientific and technical knowledge.
• 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 industry experience.
• At least 6 years of relevant industry experience.

Other Requirements

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

What to Expect:

• A friendly working environment supporting personal and professional growth.
• A supportive management policy fostering development.
• A unique CRO approach to managing staff and projects.
• Opportunities to own your role and develop skills.