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Principal Statistical Programmer - Remote, Office or Hybrid - UK, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Client: Veramed
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
26.06.2025
Expiry Date:
10.08.2025
Job Description:
Veramed prides itself on providing high-quality statistics and programming consultancy, along with an industry-leading working environment supporting career growth. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Statistical Programmer to join us on a permanent basis in the UK. We offer flexible working arrangements, training, support, and a competitive package.
The role involves providing programming support across various projects, clients, and therapeutic areas. The Senior or Principal Programmer may also have supervisory responsibilities, including line management and project management.
Key Responsibilities
The tasks below outline the scope of the role, which may vary based on business needs.
Technical
* Review of clinical trial documents such as protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs
* Authoring, reviewing, and approving study TFL shells and dataset specifications
* Authoring, validating, and documenting SAS programs for datasets, TFLs, and macros, following good programming practices
* Identifying data issues and outliers
* Completing, reviewing, and approving CDISC Validation reports
* Resolving data and standards issues or escalating as needed
* Staying aware of emerging standards and their impact on trials
* Maintaining proficiency in SAS and staying updated on developments
* Keeping study master files and audit-ready documents
People Management
* Line management of statisticians, programmers, and technical staff, ensuring performance
* Providing coaching, mentoring, and career development
* Onboarding new staff effectively
* Providing technical leadership and coaching
Project Management
* Overseeing client projects and portfolios
* Managing project plans, resources, scope, and risks
* Delivering projects within budget
* Managing client expectations and resolving issues
General
* Leading study, project, and team meetings
* Presenting updates internally and to clients
* Sharing knowledge and developing internal training
* Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
* Building collaborative relationships
* Sharing learnings across projects
Qualifications include a BSc, MSc, or PhD in a numerical discipline or equivalent experience, with at least 6 years in the industry. Additional requirements include understanding of clinical drug development, disease areas, endpoints, and study designs.
What to expect:
* A welcoming work environment supporting personal and professional growth
* Supportive management and development tools
* A unique CRO culture focused on staff, projects, and industry relationships
* Opportunities to own your role and develop skills
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