Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

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

Job summary

A leading company in statistical programming consultancy seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer based in Luton. The role encompasses programming responsibilities across various projects and the opportunity to lead teams. With flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on career development, this position promises rewarding challenges and growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive management policies

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of clinical drug development and study designs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key client projects and portfolios, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Coach and mentor staff for excellence in programming.
• Review clinical trial documents and author SAS programs.

Skills

SAS

Data Analysis

Project Management

Coaching

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline

Job description

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Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client:

Veramed

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

9

Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

Job Description:

Veramed prides itself on providing high-quality statistics and programming consultancy, and offering an industry-leading working environment with support and training for career growth.

We are seeking a Principal 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 take on supervisory responsibilities, such as line or project management.

Key Responsibilities

The following tasks outline the scope of the role, which may vary based on 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, 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
• Maintain study master file documents to be audit-ready

People Management

• Line management of statisticians, programmers, and technical staff, ensuring performance standards
• Coach and mentor staff for excellence and career development
• Onboard and integrate new team members effectively
• Provide technical leadership and coaching in programming

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 study, project, and team meetings effectively
• Present updates to internal and client teams
• Share technical and scientific knowledge within the team
• Ensure compliance with internal and client policies
• Build collaborative relationships internally and externally
• Share learnings across projects
• Develop and deliver internal technical training

Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline or relevant industry experience
• At least 6 years of relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

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

What to Expect

• A friendly working environment supporting personal and professional growth
• Supportive management policies aiding career development
• A unique CRO approach to managing staff, projects, and relationships
• Opportunities to own your role and develop skills