Senior I Stat Prog Lead

Job title Senior I Stat Prog Lead

Function Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Sub function Biostatistics

Category Senior Scientist, Biostatistics (ST6)

Location High Wycombe / United Kingdom

Date posted Sep 02 2026

Requisition number R-082549

Work pattern Hybrid Work

Description

• Position Summary

• The Senior Statistical Programming Lead is an experienced Statistical Programmer with advanced knowledge of statistical programming methods, languages and data structures and capabilities in leading analysis and reporting activities and programming teams in accordance to departmental processes and procedures.

• This position is accountable for the planning, oversight and delivery of statistical programming activities supporting one or more clinical projects, compounds and/or submissions generally of low-medium complexity/criticality.

• The Senior Statistical Programming Lead is responsible for making decisions and recommendations that impact the efficiency, timeliness and quality of deliverables and provide leadership, direction and technical and project specific guidance to programming teams.

• As an experienced Statistical Programmer this position applies advanced technical and problem-solving skills to complete programming activities of high complexity that may benefit multiple project teams.

• Role and responsibilities

• As an Programming Lead;

• Accountable for Statistical Programming team delivery for one or more clinical projects generally of low to medium complexity, scope or criticality.

• Coordinates and oversees programming team activities and provides technical and project specific guidance to programming team members to ensure quality and on-time statistical programming deliverables in compliance with departmental processes and procedures.

• Develops detailed programming strategy, specifications and plans the programming deliverables for a one or more clinical projects. May act as a section lead of programming activities supporting a clinical program, compound or submission.

• Performs comprehensive review of, and provides input into, project requirements and documentation.

• Collaborates effectively with statistical programming and cross-functional team members and counterparts to achieve project goals.

• As an experienced Statistical Programmer;

• Designs and develops programs in support of complex clinical data analysis and reporting activities.

• Applies technical and analytical expertise to develop and implement solutions for use on clinical projects leading to increased efficiency and quality.

• May contribute to or lead others in an area of expertise that results in solutions increasing the efficiency and quality of deliverables across multiple projects.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced Analytics
• Biostatistics
• Clinical Trials
• Collaboration
• Consulting
• Critical Thinking
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Quality
• Data Savvy
• Digital Fluency
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Report Writing
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Programming
• Statistics
• Systems Development
• Technologically Savvy