Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide programming support and manage a team of technical staff in Milton Keynes. The role offers a hybrid work model, opportunities for skill development, and a supportive work culture, making it ideal for experienced candidates in the statistical programming field.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Open-door management policy

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review clinical trial documents and author dataset specifications.
• Manage statisticians and provide coaching.
• Oversee client projects and ensure delivery within budget.

Skills

SAS programming

Data management

Statistical analysis

Project management

People management

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline

Job description

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Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK, Milton Keynes

Client: Veramed

Location: UK, Milton Keynes

Job Category: Other

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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 excellent working environment supporting career growth.

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

The role involves providing programming support across projects, with potential supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Review clinical trial documents such as protocols, SAPs, CRFs, and CSRs.
• Author, review, and approve study TFL shells and dataset specifications.
• Develop and validate SAS programs, ensuring good programming practices.
• Identify data issues and outliers.
• Review CDISC Validation reports.
• Address data standards issues.
• Maintain SAS proficiency and stay updated on standards.
• Ensure audit readiness of study documents.

People Management:

• Manage statisticians, programmers, and technical staff.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Onboard new staff effectively.
• Provide technical leadership.

Project Management:

• Oversee client projects and portfolios.
• Manage project plans, resources, scope, and risks.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead team meetings and present updates.
• Share knowledge and ensure compliance with policies.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Share learnings across projects.
• Develop internal technical training.

Qualifications include a BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline or relevant industry experience, with at least 6 years of industry experience.

Additional requirements include understanding of clinical drug development and study design.

What to Expect:

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