Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in statistics and programming is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide programming support across diverse projects. This permanent role offers a flexible working environment with opportunities for mentoring, project management, and extensive technical training to support career growth.

Benefits

Supportive management policy for career progression

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of clinical drug development and study designs.
• Experience in technical leadership and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support across various projects and clients.
• Line management of statisticians and programmers.
• Oversee key client projects and manage client expectations.

Skills

Data analysis

SAS programming

Project management

Mentoring

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 role's purpose 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 duties, including 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

• Review 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, adhering to good programming practices.
• Identify data issues and outliers.
• Complete, review, and approve CDISC Validation tool reports.
• Identify and resolve or escalate data and standards issues as appropriate.
• Stay aware of emerging standards and their impact on ongoing and future trials.
• Maintain proficiency in SAS and stay updated with 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, mentoring, and support staff development and training.
• Interview, onboard, and integrate new staff members effectively.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching within the programming team.

Project Management

• Oversee key client projects and portfolios, including acting as Veramed Project Manager.
• Maintain project plans.
• Proactively manage resources, scope changes, and risks.
• Ensure projects are delivered 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, and training.
• Build effective collaborative relationships with internal and client team members.
• Share learnings across projects and studies.
• Develop and deliver internal technical training as 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 for personal and professional growth.
• A supportive management policy to aid your development and career progression.
• A unique CRO that values innovative staff and relationship building.
• Opportunities to own your role and develop skills and experience.