Position: Principal Statistical Programmer

Location: Remote, UK

Are you an experienced Statistical Programmer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a leading, award-winning global CRO that partners with top biopharmaceutical companies to drive innovative clinical research across multiple therapeutic areas.

George Higginson and his team are seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide leadership and technical expertise on complex interventional studies and programs. This is a remote-based role open to candidates across the UK.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead statistical programming activities across multiple studies or an entire program.
• Develop and validate SAS programs for the creation of SDTM, ADaM datasets, and TLFs (tables, listings, figures).
• Ensure compliance with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and support junior programmers and contribute to departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary programming contact for clients and internal project teams.

Requirements:

• Over 8 years of experience as a Statistical Programmer within a CRO, Biotech or Pharma.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific, statistical, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience with SAS programming in a clinical trial environment.
• Proven expertise in CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and regulatory submission processes.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Previous experience within a CRO environment is highly desirable.

What’s On Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative global team.
• Clear progression paths and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible, remote-first working model.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Join a company that truly invests in its people, technology, and clients. If you’re passionate about clinical research and ready to lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your leadership journey!