Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) – Remote

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 1,994,000 - 2,991,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) to work remotely within Sponsor projects. The role focuses on SDTM/ADaM specifications,Define.xml, and high-quality SAS/R programming for multiple studies under FDA/ICH guidelines.

You will lead programming efforts, oversee CRO deliverables, and support clinical study reports and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery across therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and 7+ years as a Statistical Programmer.
• Extensive experience with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, Define.xml) and regulatory submissions.
• Strong SAS programming skills and ability to oversee CROs and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Generate SDTM/ADaM specifications and define.xml for multiple studies.
• Develop SAS programs to create datasets, listings, tables, and graphs.
• Deliver high-quality programming outputs for clinical development and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee CROs' programming deliverables to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Support clinical study reports and exploratory analyses.

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

CDISC standards

SDTM

ADaM

Define.xml

FDA/ICH regulations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science/Statistics

Tools

SAS

Job description

Cytel is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) to work remotely within Sponsor projects. The role focuses on SDTM/ADaM specifications,Define.xml, and high-quality SAS/R programming for multiple studies under FDA/ICH guidelines.

You will lead programming efforts, oversee CRO deliverables, and support clinical study reports and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery across therapeutic areas.