Senior Data Analyst (Statistical Programming)

Celerion; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is looking for a Senior SAS Data Analyst based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will design and maintain SAS programs for early-phase clinical research, ensuring compliance with analysis plans. Ideal applicants will have over 4 years of SAS experience, strong statistical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams. This role offers opportunities for training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of SAS programming experience in a CRO or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficient in Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT, SAS/Graph, SAS/ODS.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and maintain SAS programs for clinical studies.
• Perform peer QC and validation for statistical outputs.
• Train and mentor junior programmers.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical analysis

CDISC requirements

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or related field

Tools

Base SAS

SAS Macros

SAS/STAT

SAS/Graph

SAS/ODS

R

Python

Job description

About the Role

Celerion is seeking a Senior SAS Data Analyst to join our Data Management and Biometric team in Belfast, Northern Ireland to provide statistical programming support for early-phase clinical research. In this role, you will independently design, develop, maintain SAS programs to support the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.

The Primary Responsibilities of this Position Are

• Independently develop, maintain, and process SAS programs for clinical studies, creating analysis data packages (ADaM), statistical analyses, data listings, tables, and figures.
• Perform peer QC, double programming and validation functions for statistical outputs from studies.
• Lead statistical programming activities on studies and deliverables.
• Assist Management and Biostatisticians with complex projects.
• Design and implement SAS programs for standardized use.
• Train and mentor junior programmers.
• Ensure compliance with statistical analysis plan and departmental procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematical Science, Physics, or Computing related field.
• 4+ years of SAS programming experience in a CRO or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficient in Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT, SAS/Graph, SAS/ODS.
• Experience applying CDISC requirements to generate ADaM datasets and supporting documentation (define.xml, Reviewer’s Guides), demonstrating proficiency in these areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with R, Python, and other programming languages preferred.

Celerion are an equal opportunities employer