Lead Statistical Programmer

Lead Statistical Programmer | Global Pharma | Home Based | Europe | Permanent Join a global, research-focused biopharma dedicated to developing and delivering innovative treatments for patients worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Lead Statistical Programmer to join their growing team and take a key role across global clinical development programmes.You will take ownership of statistical programming deliverables across clinical studies, working closely with Biostatistics, Data Management and wider clinical teams. You will act as a Lead Statistical Programmer, providing technical leadership across projects and supporting regulatory submissions. What you will be doing: Lead and support statistical programming activities across clinical development projects.Develop, validate and maintain SAS programs for clinical datasets, tables, listings and figures.Establish programming requirements and project plans to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.Lead and support programming activities for regulatory submissions, including CDISC-compliant datasets and associated metadata.Review Statistical Analysis Plans and support the development of table shells and TLFs.Perform QC and validation of programming outputs.Support the cleaning, reconciliation and integration of clinical data from multiple sources.Develop and maintain reusable SAS programs, reporting tools and processes.Provide technical programming expertise and work closely with Biostatistics, Data Management and wider clinical teams.Oversee programming activities performed by external CRO partners where required.Contribute to programming SOPs, work instructions and the development of tools to improve programming efficiency. What you will need: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Health Sciences or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.7+ years’ Statistical Programming experience within the pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry.Strong SAS programming expertise within clinical development.In-depth understanding of CDISC standards and regulatory submission requirements.Experience producing and validating clinical datasets, tlfsExperience supporting programming activities for regulatory submissions.Strong understanding of Biostatistics and Clinical Data Management processes.Experience cleaning and resolving clinical data issues and integrating data from multiple sources.Experience creating and maintaining SAS reporting systems and reusable programming tools.Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within global project teams. What’s in it for you:Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.Exposure to global clinical development programmes and regulatory submissions.Opportunity to take significant technical ownership and lead programming activities.Opportunity to influence programming standards, processes and tools.Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities. What to do next:If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation is looking to welcome experienced Senior Statistical Programmers to the team as soon as possible. Not what you’re looking for?Please contact Jo Fornaciari at [email protected] for a confidential discussion about potential other opportunities in the UK and across Europe.