Senior PK/PD Programmer – R, NONMEM & Data QC

IQVIA; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks an experienced PK/PD Statistical Programmer to deliver NONMEM-ready PK/PD datasets using R, SDTM/ADaM standards, and rigorous QC. The role requires 6+ years in clinical data analysis or pharmacometrics and deep PK/PD knowledge.

You will collaborate with Data Management, Biostatistics, and other teams globally; ensure regulatory-ready data and robust documentation. A Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health, science, IT, mathematics, or related field.
• 6+ years of industry experience in clinical data analysis, statistical programming, or pharmacometrics support.
• Expert-level proficiency in R for data processing, dataset creation, and QC automation. Hands-on experience creating NONMEM datasets, including complex data structures for PK/PD analyses.
• Strong understanding of SDTM, ADaM, and controlled terminology. Applied knowledge of PK/PD principles and clinical trial concepts.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Program, validate, and deliver NONMEM-ready PK/PD datasets based on SDTM/ADaM standards using advanced R programming skills.
• Create high-quality PK/PD datasets for both pre-lock and post-lock clinical data. Independently execute programming tasks of medium to high complexity with excellent accuracy and timeliness.
• Critically review data, identify inconsistencies or gaps, and propose solutions to improve dataset quality and programming efficiency.
• Perform quality control (QC) of NONMEM datasets, including those produced by external partners.
• Support preparation of deliverables for regulatory submissions following internal Pharmacometrics guidelines.
• Conduct QC of customized R packages used for pharmacometrics workflows; enhance or build automated test suites where needed.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including Data Management, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Bioanalytical groups to resolve data issues and ensure alignment.
• Adhere to relevant SOPs, working instructions, and regulatory standards; maintain inspection readiness.
• Contribute as a technical driver in the development and improvement of new PM standardization initiatives related to dataset creation and QC.

Skills

R programming

PK/PD datasets

NONMEM dataset creation

SDTM

ADaM

PK/PD principles

data management

QC automation

regulatory standards

SOPs

cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health, science, IT, mathematics, or related field

Tools

R

NONMEM

Job description

IQVIA seeks an experienced PK/PD Statistical Programmer to deliver NONMEM-ready PK/PD datasets using R, SDTM/ADaM standards, and rigorous QC. The role requires 6+ years in clinical data analysis or pharmacometrics and deep PK/PD knowledge.

You will collaborate with Data Management, Biostatistics, and other teams globally; ensure regulatory-ready data and robust documentation. A Master’s degree or higher is preferred.