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Principal Statistical Programmer

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  • £Competitive
  • Home Based , , United Kingdom
  • Permanent
Principal Statistical Programmer | Leading CRO | UK | Europe | Home Based | Permanent |

Award winning global CRO have a new opportunity for a Principal Statistical Programmer to join their dynamic and expanding team. This is a fully home-based position based in the UK or across Europe.

This is a Statistical Programming leadership role with responsibility for one high complexity programming project or at least two moderate complexity studies. You will be involved in effective resource planning, work allocation and progress tracking to ensure project timelines and quality targets are consistently achieved. In this client-facing role where you will invest in building long-term relationships with clients.

What you will be doing:
  • Lead, manage and execute programming deliverables and ensure that competing priorities are managed appropriately.
  • May act as overall Programming Lead for a complete program of studies for a small / moderate project.
  • Serve in a client-facing capacity that demonstrates an ability to anticipate client needs and implement innovative solutions, as appropriate.
  • Develop and foster client relationships through effective project management and communication.
  • Plan and implement resources, task allocation and tracking of workload.
  • Create complex programs (such as project or departmental macros) to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
  • Validate complex programs (such as project or departmental macros) per departmental procedures.
  • Create analysis dataset specifications (ADaM or client-specific) to an exceptional standard of quality and accuracy.
  • Monitor programming activities in terms of added value and controlling costs.
  • Support Business Development activities, including participation in sponsor calls and meetings.
What you will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or scientific field (or local equivalent).
  • Proven experience leading multiple projects or delivering broad-use technical solutions.
  • Client-facing skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
  • Strong project management and communication to build client relationships.
  • Proficient in SAS and compliant with programming guidelines.
  • Leadership experience managing programming teams, timelines, and quality.
  • Skilled in handling complex assignments with competing priorities.
  • Experience with ISS/ISE and regulatory submissions.
  • Thorough understanding of study-related risks and timeline impacts.
  • Advanced knowledge of data structures (CDISC SDTM, ADaM) and software development lifecycle.
What you will receive:
  • Work for an award-winning global organisation with a local feel who are dedicated to supporting and fostering work-life balance and flexibility.
  • Utilizing cutting-edge technology, tools and well-established processes
  • Work on exciting and innovative studies and therapeutic areas including Oncology & Vaccines.
  • Fully home based with all equipment provided.
  • Generous salary, car allowance + competitive total reward benefits package including bonus.
What to do next:
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation are looking to welcome the new Principal Statistical Programmer onboard as soon as possible.

Not what you’re looking for? 
Please contact Jo Fornaciari on 07488 822 859 for a confidential discussion about potential opportunities.
Jo Fornaciari Principal Consultant in Statistical Programming

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