Principal Statistical Programmer; Europe

Principal Statistical Programmer (Europe Only)

Updated: January 6, 2026
Location: London, LND, United Kingdom

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to make Syneos Health easier to work with and easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a functional service provider partnership or a full‑service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals and accelerate the delivery of therapies.

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

• Hiring in select countries in Europe. Not open to hiring in Switzerland, Spain, and Germany.
• Must be eligible to work with no company provided sponsorship.
• Please submit all resumes in English.

• Use SAS, or other software, to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the development of statistical programs.
• Collaborate with statisticians and other stakeholders to understand and address their programming needs.
• Acts as the lead statistical programmer. Directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data and statistical outputs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues and challenges.
• Mentor and train junior programmers and other team members.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of programming processes and tools.
• Design and implement efficient programming solutions to meet project requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high‑quality programming deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in statistical programming and incorporate relevant techniques into practice.

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical or pharmaceutical setting.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS (mandatory), R (optional).
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent certification preferred.

• Expertise in statistical programming and data analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS (mandatory), R (optional).
• Strong understanding data analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from…