Lead Statistical Programmer - Sponsor Dedicated

Thepharmadaily LLP; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Lead Statistical Programmer in Maidenhead to manage statistical programming for clinical projects. Responsibilities include planning and executing programming activities, liaising with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in clinical trials and expertise with SAS. This remote role offers opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Life Sciences, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with complex clinical trials.
• Expertise in base SAS, SAS macros, SAS/STAT.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee all statistical programming activities.
• Liaise with Clinical, Medical Writing, Safety, and Biometrics teams.
• Ensure efficient execution of programming tasks with proper tools.

Skills

Causality Assessment

Clinical SAS Programming

Communication Skills

CPC Certified

GCP guidelines

ICD-10 CM Codes

CPT-Codes

HCPCS Codes

ICH guidelines

ICSR Case Processing

Interpersonal Skill

Labelling Assessment

MedDRA Coding

Medical Billing

Medical Coding

Medical Terminology

Narrative Writing

Research & Development

Technical Skill

Triage of ICSRs

WHO DD Coding

Education

B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences

Tools

SAS

Job description

Lead Statistical Programmer - Sponsor Dedicated

Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Lead Statistical Programmer – Sponsor Dedicated
Location: Maidenhead (100% home-based in EMEA or office-based in home country)
Category: Clinical
Job ID: 253609

Job Overview

The Lead Statistical Programmer plays a central role in delivering complex clinical projects for a top global pharmaceutical sponsor. The role involves planning, executing, and overseeing all programming activities, liaising with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior programmers, and ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with regulatory and sponsor standards.

Key Responsibilities

Programming Oversight

Plan, execute, and oversee all statistical programming activities for assigned studies.

Manage resources, work within budget, meet timelines, and maintain high-quality deliverables.

Supervise SDTM, ADaM, and TLF development and perform senior-level review of outputs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaise with Clinical, Medical Writing, Safety, and Biometrics teams.

Coordinate additional programming support for publications, medical writing, and analyses.

Support and oversee regulatory submission activities, particularly in late-phase studies.

Quality & Process Management

Ensure efficient execution of programming tasks with proper tools and macros.

Prioritize quality while adhering to departmental standards and processes.

Mentor less-experienced team members on SDTM, ADaM, and TFL best practices.

Promote adherence to programming standards and processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Mathematics, Life Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in statistical programming within clinical trials.

Minimum 5 years of experience with complex clinical trials and corresponding datasets (safety and efficacy endpoints).

Previous lead experience preferred.

Expertise in base SAS, SAS macros, SAS/STAT, and debugging SAS programs.

Broad knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), define.xml, Reviewer’s Guides, and submission requirements.

Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Strong collaboration skills, autonomy, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of end-to-end clinical trial processes and cross-functional team responsibilities (Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management).

Experience supporting regulatory submissions and publications.

Home-based or local office in EMEA.

Collaborative, global CRO setting with opportunities for career growth.

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