Remote Principal Statistical Programmer (UK/SA)

Syneos Health, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead sponsor-dedicated programming efforts. The role supports remote work for UK or South Africa, with responsibilities across SAP-driven outputs and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will mentor team members, ensure compliant CDISC standards, and deliver high-quality analysis outputs within regulatory timelines.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a scientific or statistical discipline.
• Extensive programming experience in SAS or similar software with leadership of teams.
• Knowledge of CDISC Standards for regulatory submissions.
• Experience mentoring others in clinical trial processes and CDISC Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Develops programs to generate tables, listings and figures per SAP and specs.
• Performs validation programming and coordinates with team to resolve discrepancies.
• Keeps stakeholders informed of progress and issues.
• Follows SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and ensures inspection readiness.
• Delivers on-time programming across multiple projects and manages priorities.

Skills

SAS programming

Clinical trial experience

Mentoring others

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in scientific or statistical discipline

Tools

CDISC Standards

Job description

Syneos Health in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to lead sponsor-dedicated programming efforts. The role supports remote work for UK or South Africa, with responsibilities across SAP-driven outputs and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will mentor team members, ensure compliant CDISC standards, and deliver high-quality analysis outputs within regulatory timelines.