Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) — Remote

Premier Fmcg (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,997,000 - 2,995,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel Inc. is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer to work remotely on pharmaceutical client projects. The role focuses on SAS and R programming, SDTM/ADaM development, and leadership of CRO programmers to ensure high-quality data outputs.

You will support regulatory submissions, DSURs, and exploratory analyses while following FDA/ICH regulations and GCP guidelines. Strong independence and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or statistics.
• 7+ years as a Statistical Programmer in biotech/pharma settings.
• Strong SAS programming and CDISC SDTM/ADaM experience, Define.xml.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA/ICH guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop SDTM/ADaM specs, datasets, and define.xml for multiple studies.
• Create SAS programs for complex listings, tables, and graphs.
• Support CRO programming deliverables and ensure timelines.
• Assist in clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to standards for programming tools and SOPs.

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

CDISC standards

FDA/ICH regulations

independent work

leadership

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Statistics

Tools

Python

UNIX/Linux

Git

SAS

R

Shiny

Job description

Cytel Inc. is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer to work remotely on pharmaceutical client projects. The role focuses on SAS and R programming, SDTM/ADaM development, and leadership of CRO programmers to ensure high-quality data outputs.

You will support regulatory submissions, DSURs, and exploratory analyses while following FDA/ICH regulations and GCP guidelines. Strong independence and communication skills are required.