Senior Statistical Programmer - South Africa (Remote)

Mms Holdings Inc.; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Pretoria seeks an experienced Senior Statistical Programmer to lead programming project teams. The role demands mastery in SAS programming and a strong understanding of regulatory submissions. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Statistics and at least 5 years of experience in statistical programming. The organization promotes a collaborative environment and exceptional employee support aimed at shaping the future of clinical research.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Statistical Programming or similar field.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trial and pharmaceutical development preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with FDA and GCP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead study or small programming project teams.

Skills

SAS programming

E-Submission Standards knowledge

SDTM standards

ADaM standards

MS Office

ICH guidelines

BIMO outputs knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Statistics

Job description

Are you looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll be part of a supportive, innovative team? MMS is an award‑winning, data‑focused clinical research organization (CRO). We pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work certified organization, recognized for our exceptional culture and industry best employee retention rate. We support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with our proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. With a global footprint across four continents, MMS not only maintains an industry‑leading customer satisfaction rating but also fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. Join us at MMS and be part of a team that is shaping the future of clinical research. Discover more about our exciting opportunities and why MMS is a great place to advance your career.

Senior Statistical Programmer

Job Specific Skills

• Mastery and trained on generating tables, listings, and graphs from clinical trial databases using SAS.
• Utilizes System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for programming deliverables.
• Advanced user in SAS programming, SAS Base, and SAS Macros.
• Advanced knowledge of E‑Submission Standards, Guidelines and Regulations.
• Mastery and trained on SDTM standards including ability to write specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of ADaM standards, including supporting specification writing.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Advanced knowledge of ICH, 21CRF Part 11, and ISO ****:**** requirements.
• Advanced experience with pooling of data sets for submissions.
• Advanced experience with BIMO outputs, define.xml, Reviewer's Guides, SDSP.

Responsibilities

Lead study or small programming project teams.

Job Requirements

• Masters required for all Statistics roles.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Statistical Programming or similar field.
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Reputation as emerging leader in field with sustained performance and accomplishment.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Hands‑on experience with clinical trial and pharmaceutical development preferred.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work with others to clearly understand needs and solve problems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with current ISO **** and ISO ***** standards preferred.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and GCP requirements.
• Basic understanding of CROs and scientific.