Remote Senior / Principal Statistical Programmer

Placements24; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer to provide expert SAS programming leadership in clinical trials. You will guide programming activities, mentor a global team, and ensure high-quality analysis and reporting of study data.

Strong English communication, regulatory knowledge (ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11), and project management skills are essential. Relevant degree and 3.5+ years in senior roles (5+ for principal) preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead teams in statistical programming with strong SAS expertise.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Solid understanding of programming and reporting processes.
• Familiarity with SOPs/Guidelines, ICH-GCP, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for conduct of clinical trials and support programming activities.
• Operate as internal SME, mentoring and guiding global teams.
• Monitor quality, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Lead and liaise with sponsors and cross-functional leads as required.
• Support analysis and reporting of clinical study data.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical programming leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge (ICH-GCP, 21 CFR

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer to provide expert SAS programming leadership in clinical trials. You will guide programming activities, mentor a global team, and ensure high-quality analysis and reporting of study data.

Strong English communication, regulatory knowledge (ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11), and project management skills are essential. Relevant degree and 3.5+ years in senior roles (5+ for principal) preferred.