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Senior/Principal ProgrammerVeramed · United Kingdom
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Senior/Principal Programmer

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-17 United Kingdom Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 5,000 GBP–8,333 GBP/mo

About the Company

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Statistical Programmer with strong SAS experience (and R exposure advantageous) to join Veramed on a permanent basis in the UK. We offer flexible home and/or office working, best in class training, and a competitive total reward package. The primary purpose of this role is to provide high-quality programming support to the statistics and programming department across a broad range of projects, clients and therapeutic areas. At Senior and Principal level, you will play a key role in ensuring technical excellence, with scope to take on leadership, mentoring and project responsibilities depending on experience. At Principal level, the role may also include technical leadership, strategic input, line management and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • ● Review clinical trial documentation including protocols, SAPs, CRFs and CSRs.
  • ● Author, review and approve TFL shells and dataset specifications.
  • ● Develop, validate, review and document SAS programs for datasets, TFLs and macros in line with best programming practices.
  • ● Identify data issues, trends and outliers, and resolve or escalate as appropriate.
  • ● Complete, review and approve CDISC validation tool outputs.
  • ● Maintain awareness of emerging standards and assess their impact on ongoing and future studies.
  • ● Ensure study documentation is audit-ready, including maintenance of the study master file.
  • ● Maintain and develop technical expertise in SAS; stay informed of industry and regulatory developments.
  • ● Lead and contribute effectively to internal, client, study and cross-functional meetings.
  • ● Present study updates internally and to clients.
  • ● Share scientific, technical and practical knowledge across teams.
  • ● Support and mentor colleagues; contribute to internal technical training where appropriate.
  • ● Drive continuous improvement initiatives across programming processes.
  • ● Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and client stakeholders.
  • ● Ensure all work is delivered in compliance with applicable SOPs, policies and training requirements.
  • ● BSc, MSc or PhD in a numerical or scientific discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
  • ● At least 4 years' relevant industry experience in statistical programming.
  • ● Strong understanding of the clinical drug development process, including study designs, endpoints and disease areas.
  • ● A warm, supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • ● An open-door management culture focused on development and progression.
  • ● Opportunities to own your role and shape your career path.
  • ● Exposure to a wide range of clients, studies and therapeutic areas within a unique CRO environment.