Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

ZipRecruiter; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consultancy industry is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide programming support across diverse projects and therapeutic areas. This role offers a blend of technical leadership, project management, and people management responsibilities. Enjoy a supportive working environment that fosters development while engaging in significant clinical research activities.

Benefits

Competitive package

Support for career growth and training

Open-door management policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience is required.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development processes.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical trial documents and author dataset specifications.
• Manage statistical programmers and technical staff performance.
• Oversee key client projects and maintain project plans.

Skills

Data Analysis

SAS Programming

Statistical Analysis

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 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 a range of 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 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 audit-ready documents

People Management

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

Project Management

• Oversee key client projects and portfolios
• Serve as Veramed Project Manager on client accounts and projects
• Maintain project plans
• Manage resources, scope changes, and risks proactively
• Ensure 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
• Ensure full compliance with internal and client policies, procedures, processes, 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 facilitating your development and career progression
• A unique CRO doing things differently in staff, project, and relationship management
• The opportunity to own your role and develop your skills and experience