If you are an experienced statistical programmer who is comfortable moving between statistical leadership and hands on programming, this role offers the scope and responsibility to match your expertise.
We are looking for a Senior Statistical Programmer II to act as a senior technical resource across both statistics and programming functions, with primary alignment to the statistics group. You will play a central role in delivering high quality clinical trial outputs while supporting, reviewing and strengthening the work of others.
What you will be responsible for
You will contribute at a senior level across the full clinical trial reporting lifecycle. This includes:
- Designing and analysing clinical studies, including input into protocols, Statistical Analysis Plans and sample size calculations
- Programming and quality controlling derived datasets and CDISC compliant datasets
- Producing and reviewing Tables, Listings and Figures
- Providing peer review of statistical and programming deliverables
- Ensuring all outputs meet internal SOPs, client requirements and regulatory expectations
You will manage assigned project work independently, communicate clearly with sponsors when required, and flag risks that could affect timelines or data quality. High standards and attention to detail are essential.
Technical expertise required
You will bring:
- Strong grounding in statistical principles and modelling
- Advanced proficiency in SAS and R for dataset and TLF production
- Excellent knowledge of CDISC standards
- A solid understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines and the regulatory environment
- Experience across multiple study phases and therapeutic areas
This role requires someone who understands not just how to produce outputs, but why they are structured the way they are, and how they will be scrutinised in a regulatory setting.
Leadership and collaboration
You will line manage assigned team members, providing mentorship, training and performance feedback. Responsibilities include:
- Ongoing supervision and support
- Timesheet approval and resource oversight
- Contribution to annual and interim performance reviews
- Monitoring billability and functional KPIs
You will work closely with Lead Statisticians and Lead Programmers to coordinate delivery and may deputise for a Senior Statistical Programmer III when required. Externally, you will interact directly with clients and contribute to study calls and project meetings.
Requirements
- MSc in Statistics or a mathematics based degree with substantial statistical content
- Strong experience as a statistician in a CRO
- Broad experience across clinical trial phases and therapeutic areas
- Strong analytical and problem solving capability
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain statistical concepts to non statisticians
Benefits
- Competitive Salary (Open to discussion based on experience)
- Home working allowance
- Flexible working hours
- 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional days holiday
- Pension with Company matching
- Private medical Scheme with Bupa
- Free standard eye test every two years
- Employee Assistance Program – Available for employee and immediate family
- 5, 10, 15 years of service recognition awards
- Death in service scheme
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Quanticate offers a variety of different learning development opportunities to help you progress (mentoring, coaching, e-learning, job shadowing)