Senior Clinical Programming Lead & Mentor (Hybrid)

GlaxoSmithKline; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Pension plan

Shares and savings programme

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Principal Programmer Analyst to join our Clinical Programming team. You will lead study programming across complex analyses, ensure high-quality outputs, and mentor junior programmers within a global, agile environment.

You will partner with clinical, statistical, and operational groups to bridge scientific requirements with scalable technical solutions, while supporting regulatory interactions and governance frameworks across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience with at least one programming language and ability to evaluate and select appropriate tools or languages for specific tasks.
• Three or more years of experience working in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with advanced understanding of clinical trials and therapeutic areas, applied to enhance programming outputs and decision-making.
• Experience leading discussions on programming strategies, displays, and custom programs.
• Experience implementing principles of governance, quality control, and compliance with regulatory requirements and programming standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead programming activities for one or more studies, ensuring development, maintenance, and validation of complex analysis packages
• Foster quality assurance by ensuring programming activities adhere to standards such as Good Programming Practices and CDISC
• Mentor junior programmers by providing guidance and support in technical programming tasks and industry best practices
• Lead programming support for regulatory interactions (e.g., EMA, FDA)
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies and recommend and implement innovative solutions aligned with standards and best practices
• Establish and uphold governance frameworks, identify risks early and devise mitigation plans, ensuring timely escalation

Skills

Programming experience

Clinical trial knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory understanding

Governance & QC

R programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math/CS or related

Tools

CDISC

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Principal Programmer Analyst to join our Clinical Programming team. You will lead study programming across complex analyses, ensure high-quality outputs, and mentor junior programmers within a global, agile environment.

You will partner with clinical, statistical, and operational groups to bridge scientific requirements with scalable technical solutions, while supporting regulatory interactions and governance frameworks across programs.