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Parexel

Senior Statistical Programmer – FSP

Parexel

. Provide technical expertise for the conduct of clinical trials .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical programming and clinical trial conduct, with proficiency in SAS and a strong understanding of clinical data structures, including CDISC standards. Capable of leading programming teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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SAS ProficiencyClinical/Statistical Programming ExperienceProject Management SkillsKnowledge of CDISC StandardsAnalytical Programming

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Hard Skills
Statistical ProgrammingData AnalysisQC of DatasetsADaMSDTMData Definition TableE-SubmissionRelational DatabasesProgramming TechniquesStatistical Analysis Plans
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsTeam CollaborationBusiness AwarenessProblem SolvingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeXMLPinnacle 21EDCTracking Spreadsheets
Industry Keywords
Clinical TrialsPharmaceutical DevelopmentICH-GCPRegulatory ComplianceStatistical Programming Lead

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical expertise for the conduct of clinical trials
  • Act as an internal subject matter expert, providing technical support and expert advice
  • Work independently on programming activities related to clinical study data analysis and reporting
  • Fill the Statistical Programming Lead role on projects
  • Input into and negotiate statistical programming timelines and ensure adherence
  • Coordinate and lead statistical programming teams to complete studies within timelines and budget
  • Monitor project resourcing and budgets and identify scope changes
  • Coordinate project start-up activities and create global programs, tracking spreadsheets, and required documentation
  • Review statistical analysis plans, mock shells, and database set-up specifications
  • Interact with sponsors and internal stakeholders on statistical programming issues
  • Assist project teams in resolving daily work problems
  • Use efficient programming techniques to produce and QC derived datasets, including SDTM and ADaM/TLF, tables, figures, and data listings
  • Produce and QC dataset specifications, process-supporting documents, and submission documentation
  • Ensure QC of derived datasets, tables, listings, and figures complies with corporate quality standards, SOPs/guidelines, ICH-GCP, and international regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proficiency in SAS
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical/statistical programming experience within pharmaceutical clinical development
  • Experience handling and processing upstream data, including multiple data forms, workflow, eDC, and SDTM
  • Experience producing outputs for downstream requirements, including ADaM, Data Definition Table, and e-submission
  • Proficiency in analytical programming
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • In-depth understanding of clinical data structures, including CDISC standards, and relational databases
  • Proficiency with MS Office, XML, and Pinnacle 21
  • Ability to work in a team environment with clinical team members
  • Strong project management skills
  • Good business awareness and business development skills, including financial awareness
  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, or life sciences required
  • Competent written and oral English
  • Must be authorized to work in South Africa
  • Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive financial packages
  • Training and development
  • Fully flexible work arrangement
  • Fully home based work option
  • Office access for employees who live close to the office
  • Healthy work/life balance
  • Employee welfare support