Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in statistics and programming consultancy, seeks a Principal Statistical Programmer for a permanent position in the UK. This role involves programming support across projects, team management, and project oversight with a focus on personal and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Open management policy

Career development tools

Opportunities to own your role

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in statistical programming.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development and study designs.
• Proficiency in SAS and good programming practices.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical trial documents and author study specifications.
• Manage client projects, including budget and communication.
• Line management of statistical and programming staff.

Skills

SAS programming

Clinical trial document review

Data issue identification

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, Stevenage

Veramed prides itself on providing high-quality statistics and programming consultancy, along with an industry-leading working environment that supports career growth.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal level Statistical Programmer to join us on a permanent basis in the UK. We offer home and/or office working, 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 management and project management.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of tasks includes:

• Review of clinical trial documents including protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs
• Authoring, reviewing, and approving study TFL shells and dataset specifications
• Authoring, validating, and documenting SAS programs for datasets, TFLs, and macros, following good programming practices
• Identifying data issues and outliers
• Completing, reviewing, and approving CDISC Validation reports
• Addressing data and standards issues appropriately
• Maintaining proficiency in SAS and awareness of industry developments
• Ensuring audit readiness of study master files and related documents

People Management

Line management of statisticians, programmers, and technical staff, overseeing their performance, coaching, mentoring, and career development. Responsible for onboarding new staff and providing technical leadership.

Project Management

Managing client projects including planning, resource management, scope, risks, and budget. Ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.

General

Leading team meetings, presenting updates, sharing knowledge, ensuring compliance, building collaborative relationships, and developing internal training.

Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

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

What to Expect

• A supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• Open management policy and career development tools.
• A unique CRO approach to staff, projects, and industry relationships.
• Opportunities to own your role and develop skills.