Remote Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R)

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 1,820,000 - 2,813,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel Inc. is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) for a remote, sponsor-dedicated role working with a global pharmaceutical client.

You will implement reporting and analysis activities across multiple studies, supervise CRO programmers, and contribute to regulatory submissions while ensuring data quality and compliance. The role requires 7+ years of experience in biostatistics programming, extensive CDISC SDTM/ADaM expertise, and strong SAS/R skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as Statistical Programmer in Biotech/Pharma
• Strong SAS programming skills for clinical development
• Extensive CDISC SDTM/ADaM and Define.xml experience
• Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA/ICH guidance

Responsibilities

• Generate SDTM, ADaM specs, datasets, reviewer’s guide and define.xml for multiple studies
• Develop SAS programs to generate datasets, listings, tables and graphs
• Deliver high-quality statistical programming results and maintain SAS/R programs
• Oversee CROs' programming deliverables to meet timelines
• Support preparation of Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions and DSURs
• Adhere to FDA regulations and GCP for electronic submissions
• Contribute to standards for programming tools and macros
• Assist with CRF development, edit check specs, and data validation plans
• Provide review/author data transfer specifications for external vendors
• Collaborate with CROs, vendors and partners to meet project goals
• Produce SOPs and Work Instructions for programming practices

Skills

SAS programming

R programming

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

FDA regulations

Clinical data standards

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Data Science/Statistics

Tools

SAS

R

Unix/Linux

Python

Job description

Cytel Inc. is seeking a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS + R) for a remote, sponsor-dedicated role working with a global pharmaceutical client.

You will implement reporting and analysis activities across multiple studies, supervise CRO programmers, and contribute to regulatory submissions while ensuring data quality and compliance. The role requires 7+ years of experience in biostatistics programming, extensive CDISC SDTM/ADaM expertise, and strong SAS/R skills.