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Novartis

Senior Principal, Statistical Programmer

Novartis

. Lead statistical programming activities as Trial Programmer for one or more trials or as Lead/Program Programmer for a program or indication .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £49,140 - £91,260 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical programming using R, SAS, and Python, with a strong focus on CDISC standards and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead programming activities, coordinate teams, and deliver high-quality statistical analysis for clinical studies.

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Statistical Programming ExpertiseCDISC Standards KnowledgeR, SAS, Python ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance UnderstandingTeam Coordination and Leadership

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Hard Skills
Statistical ProgrammingR ProgrammingSAS ProgrammingPython ProgrammingData VisualizationStatistical Analysis PlansTechnical Programming SpecificationsDataset DevelopmentQuality ControlReproducible Workflows
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam BuildingKnowledge Transfer
Tools & Technologies
TidyverseR Shiny ApplicationsGit-based Version ControlAI-enabled ToolsStatistical Analysis Software
Industry Keywords
Clinical TrialsGCPData StructuresECRFsRegulatory Submissions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Google Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead statistical programming activities as Trial Programmer for one or more trials or as Lead/Program Programmer for a program or indication
  • Coordinate internal and external programmers and make statistical programming decisions and propose strategies
  • Supervise and guide associates on operational and functional expertise and processes
  • Build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and communicate deliverable status, timelines, scope, and resource plans
  • Review eCRFs and data structures and ensure program-level standardization for pooling and case record tabulation production
  • Comply with company, department, and industry standards such as CDISC; develop and influence programming specifications and analysis-plan strategies
  • Provide and implement statistical programming solutions and act as a programming expert in problem-solving
  • Develop and validate datasets and outputs for clinical study reports, regulatory submissions and interactions, safety reports, publications, post-marketing activities, and exploratory analyses
  • Ensure quality control, inspection readiness, accuracy, and reliability of statistical programming deliverables and analysis results
  • Establish frameworks for reproducibility, documentation, and code quality; refine templates, standards, and governance
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of R, SAS, and other statistical programming languages and drive adoption of reusable solutions and modern workflow approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS/MS degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, data science, life science or equivalent relevant degree
  • Extensive experience and deep expertise in statistical programming languages such as R, SAS, or Python
  • Experience with R packages such as Tidyverse, R Shiny Applications, AI-enabled tools, Git-based version control, data visualization, and reproducible workflows
  • Advanced experience contributing to statistical analysis plans and/or constructing technical programming specifications
  • Advanced knowledge of CDISC data structures and standard programs
  • Solid understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to Statistical Programming, including GCP and study procedures
  • Proven communication and negotiation skills; ability to work globally and influence
  • Experience as Trial, Lead, or Program Programmer for several studies or project-level activities
  • Experience coordinating internal or external programmers on a study/program
  • Ability to transfer knowledge to others

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Insurance plans
  • Retirement plans
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Global recognition programs
  • Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
  • Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave