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Principal Statistical Programmer - Cytel Inc
Software Engineer
Lead complex statistical programming for global pharmaceutical trials, driving data integrity and regulatory compliance using SAS, R, Python, and SQL. Own end‑to‑end analysis pipelines, mentor teams, and collaborate closely with biostatisticians and sponsors to deliver high‑quality insights.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain statistical programs for clinical trial data analysis using SAS, R, and Python.
- Lead data extraction, cleaning, and validation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, EMA).
- Collaborate with biostatisticians, data managers, and sponsors to define analysis plans and deliverables.
- Mentor junior programmers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
- Document programming logic, maintain version control, and support audit trails for regulatory submissions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Expertise in SAS (Base, Macro, PROC), R, Python, and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design, data structures, and regulatory submission requirements.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.