Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to join their team, offering exciting opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. In this role, you will oversee programming responsibilities, manage client projects, and mentor team members while ensuring compliance and maintaining high standards of documentation.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Open-door management policy

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of industry experience required.
• Understanding of clinical drug development and disease areas is essential.
• Proven track record in programming and project management.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical trial documents and author specifications.
• Manage client projects, resources, and expectations.
• Perform line management and mentor team members.

Skills

SAS

Data Analysis

Project Management

Leadership

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant discipline

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

Client: Veramed

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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 industry-leading working environment supporting career growth.

We are seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer for a permanent position in the UK, offering home and/or office working, training, and a competitive package.

The role involves providing programming support across various projects, clients, and therapeutic areas. The Senior or Principal Programmer may also perform supervisory duties, including line and project management.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of tasks includes:

• Review of clinical trial documents such as protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs
• Authoring, reviewing, and approving study TFL shells and dataset specifications
• Authoring, validating, and documenting SAS programs
• Identifying data issues and outliers
• Reviewing CDISC Validation reports
• Resolving data and standards issues
• Staying updated on emerging standards
• Maintaining proficiency in SAS
• Ensuring documentation is audit-ready

People Management

• Line management of staff, overseeing performance
• Coaching and mentoring team members
• Onboarding new staff
• Providing technical leadership

Project Management

• Managing client projects and portfolios
• Maintaining project plans
• Managing resources, scope, and risks
• Delivering projects within budget
• Managing client expectations and resolving issues

General

• Leading team meetings and presentations
• Sharing knowledge and training
• Ensuring compliance with policies
• Building collaborative relationships
• Sharing learnings across projects

Qualifications include a BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant discipline, with at least 6 years of industry experience. Additional requirements include understanding of clinical drug development and disease areas.

What to Expect:

• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Open-door management policy
• A unique CRO culture
• Opportunity to develop your skills and career