Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS/R) – Remote

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) for a fully remote role embedded with a pharmaceutical client. You will implement reporting and analysis activities for sponsor trials and oversee CRO programmers to ensure high-quality data listings, tables and figures.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharma programming, expert SDTM/ADaM/CDISC knowledge, and the ability to work independently while supporting regulatory submissions and studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, mathematics or statistics.
• 7+ years as Statistical Programmer in biotech/pharma clinical development.
• Exceptional SAS programming with SDTM/ADaM implementation.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA/ICH guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and lead CRO collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Generate SDTM, ADaM specifications, datasets, reviewer\'s guide and define.xml.
• Develop SAS programs for datasets, listings, tables and graphs.
• Deliver high-quality programming results for sponsor programs.
• Oversee CRO programming deliverables to meet timelines.
• Support regulatory submissions, study reports and DSURs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure quality.

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Regulatory submissions

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Stats

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) for a fully remote role embedded with a pharmaceutical client. You will implement reporting and analysis activities for sponsor trials and oversee CRO programmers to ensure high-quality data listings, tables and figures.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharma programming, expert SDTM/ADaM/CDISC knowledge, and the ability to work independently while supporting regulatory submissions and studies.