Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in statistical programming is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to join their team. This permanent position offers flexible working options and the chance to lead diverse projects while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAS programming and project management within clinical research.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly working environment

Open-door management

Opportunities for role ownership and skill development

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years relevant industry experience required.
• Understanding of clinical drug development and study designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support across various projects and therapeutic areas.
• Manage statisticians and other technical staff.
• Oversee client projects and maintain project plans.

Skills

Leadership

SAS programming

Project management

Statistical analysis

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline

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Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK, West Midlands

Client: Veramed

Location: UK, West Midlands

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 remote and/or office work, training, support, and a competitive package.

The role involves providing programming support across various projects, clients, and therapeutic areas, with potential supervisory responsibilities such as line and project management.

Key Responsibilities

The following tasks outline the role's scope, which may vary based on business needs:

Technical

• Review clinical trial documents including protocols, SAPs, CRFs, and CSRs
• Author, review, and approve study TFL shells and dataset specifications
• Develop, validate, and document SAS programs for datasets, TFLs, and macros, following good programming practices
• Identify data issues and outliers
• Review and approve CDISC Validation reports
• Resolve or escalate data and standards issues
• Stay informed about emerging standards and their impact on trials
• Maintain SAS proficiency and awareness of developments
• Ensure audit readiness of study documentation

People Management

• Manage statisticians, programmers, and technical staff, overseeing performance
• Coach and mentor staff to achieve excellence
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff
• Provide technical leadership and coaching

Project Management

• Oversee client projects and portfolios
• Act as Project Manager for client accounts
• Maintain project plans and manage resources, scope, and risks
• Ensure project delivery within budget
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues

General

• Lead study, project, and team meetings effectively
• Present updates to internal and client teams
• Share scientific and technical knowledge
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Foster collaborative relationships
• Share learnings across projects
• Develop internal technical training

Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 6 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

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

What to Expect:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Open-door management fostering development
• A unique CRO approach to staff, projects, and relationships
• Opportunities for role ownership and skill development