Senior​/Principal Statistical Programmer - FSP

Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer - FSP – Remote (UK/EU)

As an experienced programmer, you will hold a combined project leadership and hands‑on technical statistics role. Working across a defined area within the sponsor team you will be leading studies and working on sponsor systems

• Program and validate datasets and SDTMs, including complex efficacy, labs, etc.
• Adhere to client SOPs and work on client systems
• Oversight of Vendor Programming
• Knowledge of FDA CRT requirements including define.xml and
• Lead team and be responsible for creation of CRT packages
• Become independent technical expert
• Program complex non‑efficacy outputs/figures
• Perform Senior Review and Deliver QC of non‑statistical output
• Become involved in developing the standard macro library and take responsibility to implement standard macros within a study
• Validate and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on standard macros
• Identify macros requirements, communicate and perform training
• Create, QC and update complex dataset specifications (including efficacy) for single/ multiple studies, ISS/ISEs, etc.

• Educated to BSc or above within Computer Science, Mathematics or a Science related discipline
• SAS Programming Experience with in the pharmaceutical industry
• Good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation
• Experience of regulatory submissions and associated industry guidance
• Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of SDTM and ADaM CDISC standards

Phastar is an award‑winning biometrics and data science CRO, trusted by pharma, biotech, and medical device companies worldwide. With a global team of data specialists, we bring expertise, precision, and pace to every trial, because behind every data point is a patient waiting for treatment.

We transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence, helping accelerate drug development, and bring life‑changing therapies to patients faster.

• SCRIP – Best Contract Research Organization, Specialist Provider
• Citeline – 2025 Award Winner
• Fierce CRO Awards – Recognized Industry Leader

Be part of a team known for technical expertise, quality, and impact. We value Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Passion—and we seek team members who embody these qualities.

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