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Cytel

Senior Statistical Programmer FSP

Remote

United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

09-03-2026

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Skills

Go Training Programming Autonomy Mathematics

Job Specifications

Sponsor-dedicated

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working fully embedded within one of our pharmaceutical clients, with the support of Cytel right behind you, you'll be at the heart of our client's innovation. As a Senior Statistical Programmer you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients; a company that is driving the next generation of patient treatment, where individuals are empowered to work with autonomy and ownership. This is an exciting time to be a part of this new program.

Position Overview

As a Senior Statistical Programmer, you will leverage your advanced SAS programming skills and proficiency in CDISC standards (SDTM & ADaM) to support or lead one or more Phase I-IV clinical trials. This role can be performed as fully remote.

Our values

We believe in applying scientific rigor to reveal the full promise inherent in data.
We nurture intellectual curiosity and encourage everyone to approach new challenges with enthusiasm and the desire for discovery.
We believe in collaboration and invite a diversity of perspectives, drawing on a variety of talents to create a wealth of possibilities.
We prize innovation and seek intelligent solutions using leading-edge technology.

Responsibilities

How you will contribute:

Performing data manipulation, analysis and reporting of clinical trial data, both safety and efficacy (ISS/ISE), utilizing SAS programming
Generating and validating SDTM and ADaM datasets/analysis files, and tables, listings, and figures (TLFs)
Production and QC / validation programming
Generating complex ad-hoc reports utilizing raw data
Applying strong understanding/experience of Efficacy analysis
Creating and reviewing submission documents and eCRTs
Communicating with and/or responding to internal cross-functional teams and client for project specifications, status, issues or inquiries
Performing lead duties when called upon
Serving as team player, with a willingness to go the extra distance to get results, meet deadlines, etc.
Being adaptable and flexible when priorities change

Qualifications

Here at Cytel we want our employees to succeed and we enable this success through consistent training, development and support. To be successful in this position you will have:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.
At least 8 years of SAS programming working with clinical trial data in the Pharmaceutical & Biotech industry with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. At least 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree or above.
Study lead experience, preferably juggling multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
Strong SAS data manipulation, analysis and reporting skills.
Solid experience implementing the latest CDISC SDTM / ADaM standards.
Strong QC / validation skills.
Good ad-hoc reporting skills.
Proficiency in Efficacy analysis.
Familiarity with drug development life cycle and experience with the manipulation, analysis and reporting of clinical trials’ data.
Submissions experience utilizing define.xml and other submission documents.
Experience supporting immunology, respiratory or oncology studies would be a plus.
Excellent analytical & troubleshooting skills.
Ability to provide quality output and deliverables, in adherence with challenging timelines.
Ability to work effectively and successfully in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners.

About the Company

Cytel is the world’s leading data-science CRO, driving advancements in human health through robust analytics and innovative clinical trial software. For nearly four decades, we have set the standard in adaptive trial design, leveraging extensive data insights to inform strategy throughout every phase of drug development and commercialization. Our mission is clear: accelerate drug development, enhance success rates, and deliver better patient outcomes. With a comprehensive suite of services from innovative trial design to end... Know more