Senior Statistical Programmer

Description:

Warman O’Brien is recruiting on behalf of a rapidly expanding US-based Contract Research Organization (CRO) that specializes in biotech partnerships and clinical trial support. With around 700 global employees, the company is actively growing its Biometrics function and making a strategic move into the UK market, where this role will be their second Statistical Programming hire.

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving CRO during its early UK expansion phase, allowing you to make a tangible impact in shaping local operations, leading significant clinical programming projects, and engaging directly with biotech clients and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead statistical programming activities on complex clinical trial projects

• Oversee project delivery and provide technical leadership in client communications and bid defences

• Develop and validate SDTM and ADaM datasets per CDISC standards and internal SOPs

• Play an active role in regulatory submission preparation, interacting with health authorities when necessary

• Mentor junior programmers and foster a collaborative work environment

• Build custom macros, tools, and utilities to enhance programming workflows

• Ensure data integrity and scientific compliance throughout all phases of clinical programming

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Mathematics

• 6+ years of experience in clinical trial statistical programming

• Proficient with SDTM/ADaM datasets, TLFs, and submission deliverables

• Experience working independently in global, cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with regulatory expectations and programming best practices in the biotech sector

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to join early in the UK expansion of a rapidly growing CRO

• Fully remote position based in the UK

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package

• Exposure to diverse, challenging projects and high visibility across global teams

• Clear path for career progression and leadership