Our Biometrics Community

Healthcare

SeniorStatisticalProgrammer

€55–80k ~AI est. Barcelona, Spain FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Statistical Programmer at Our Biometrics Community. Skills: Statistical programming, SAS, CDISC. Lead programming deliverables for clinical studies. Deliver high-quality programming outputs on schedule”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

On-site commitment 3 days/week, English fluency required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent, Excellent programming skills in SAS or R, SAS macros proficiency, Proficient knowledge of clinical development process, Proficient knowledge of industry standards (CDISC), Ability to apply programming knowledge to problem solving, Ability to manage relevant documentation, Ability to influence stakeholders on Programming related items, Current knowledge of technical requirements, Current knowledge of regulatory requirements

Nice to Have

Broad experience across multiple therapeutic areas, Experience across all phases of clinical trials, Experience in regulatory submissions, Experience in regulatory interactions

What You'll Do.

Lead programming deliverables for clinical studies

Deliver high-quality programming outputs on schedule

Implement statistical programming aspects of protocols

Implement statistical programming aspects of development plans

Program independently with high efficiency

Program independently with precision

Apply advanced techniques

Apply macros to streamline workflows

Write clear programming specifications

Oversee completeness of documentation

Ensure adherence to CDISC

Ensure adherence to internal standards

Apply automation to enhance efficiency

Apply automation to enhance consistency

Contribute to best practices

Contribute to technical initiatives

Drive technical initiatives

Identify programming risks

Manage programming risks

Communicate programming risks

Work closely with statisticians

Work closely with lead programmers

Work closely with data managers

Work closely with study leaders

Collaborate with contract programming providers

Provide subject matter expertise

Plan programming aspects

Track programming aspects

Deliver programming aspects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Collaboration with statisticians; Collaboration with programmers; Collaboration with data experts; Collaboration with lead programmers; Collaboration with data managers; Collaboration with study leaders; Collaboration with contract programming providers

Communication Scope

Stakeholder influence

Process & Methodology

Project management principles

Full Job Description

**Introduction to role:** This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required. Are you ready to combine scientific rigor with data-driven programming to accelerate therapies that can change patients’ lives? In this role, you will lead and deliver statistical programming that turns complex clinical data into clear, decision-ready evidence for global studies. You will join our Biometrics community in AstraZeneca’s R&D global hub in Barcelona, collaborating with statisticians, programmers, and data experts to shape end-to-end clinical deliverables. How will you use your expertise to influence pivotal study outcomes and strengthen the evidence behind regulatory submissions? ## **Accountabilities:** \- Study Programming Leadership: Lead programming deliverables for clinical studies or small to medium projects, ensuring clarity of scope, robust plans, and aligned expectations. \- Quality and Timeliness: Deliver high-quality programming outputs on schedule, embedding quality in your own work and guiding others to meet exacting standards. \- Protocol and Development Alignment: Implement statistical programming aspects of protocols and clinical development plans, translating scientific intent into reliable datasets and analyses. \- Independent Programming Excellence: Program independently with high efficiency and precision, applying advanced techniques and macros to streamline workflows. \- Specifications and Documentation: Write clear programming specifications and oversee completeness of all relevant documentation to support audit-ready deliverables. \- Standards and Automation: Ensure adherence to CDISC and internal standards; promote and apply automation to enhance efficiency and consistency across studies. \- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to or drive best practices and technical initiatives that elevate quality, speed, and effectiveness within the function. \- Risk Management: Identify, manage, and commun

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