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We are building our talent pipeline for 2027 and expect to have multiple opportunities throughout the year for experienced professionals in Clinical Statistical Programming at the Senior and Principal level. We anticipate hiring for up to 20 positions during calendar year 2027, with openings becoming available at different times based on client demand and business growth.
The
Senior/Principal Statistical Programmer
is responsible for serving as a technical and study programming lead across multiple compounds and/or studies within the Statistical Programming function, supporting Ipsen’s assets within a specific therapeutic area such as
Oncology, Rare Disease, or Neuroscience
.
The role requires strong hands-on statistical programming expertise, study leadership, and technical knowledge to ensure the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of statistical programming activities. The programmer will work closely with statisticians, clinical teams, data management, and other cross-functional stakeholders and may also provide technical oversight of outsourced programming activities.
Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies
Serve as a
lead statistical programmer
for multiple studies and/or compounds, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of statistical programming activities.
Lead and execute statistical programming activities across clinical trials, from study start-up through database lock, reporting, and regulatory submission.
Ensure consistency, quality, and executional excellence across programming deliverables for assigned studies.
Support programming activities for
global regulatory submissions
and responses to health authority questions.
Provide technical oversight and guidance for outsourced statistical programming activities, ensuring deliverables meet required quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
Develop, review, and validate high-quality statistical programming deliverables, including
tables, listings, figures (TLFs), SDTM/ADaM datasets, and associated documentation such as Define-XML
.
Provide technical expertise in
SAS programming
, including development, QC/validation, and documentation of statistical programs.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of
SAS programming standards, SOPs, work instructions, and best practices
.
Ensure study-related programming documentation is maintained in accordance with Ipsen processes and is inspection/audit ready.
Collaborate with statisticians and cross-functional teams to understand complex study designs, endpoints, and analysis requirements and translate them into robust programming solutions.
Provide
technical guidance and mentoring to other statistical programmers
and contribute to the development of programming capabilities within the organization.
Identify opportunities to improve programming processes, adopt innovative and efficient approaches, and support evolving and complex study design methodologies.
Act as a
subject matter expert
in statistical programming and contribute to technical decision-making within assigned studies and therapeutic areas.
Behavioural Competencies Required
Collaborates effectively across functions and organizational boundaries.
Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactively seeks relevant stakeholder input and expertise to support effective decision-making.
Takes ownership and accountability for decisions, actions, successes, and challenges.
Demonstrates strong planning and organizational skills, effectively managing priorities, resources, and timelines.
Maintains a strong focus on quality, compliance, and timely execution.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement.
Supports and coaches colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
Knowledge & Experience
Strong proficiency in
SAS programming
within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environment.
Strong understanding of
CDISC standards
, including SDTM and ADaM.
Hands-on experience with
SDTM and ADaM specification, development, and programming
.
Strong experience in
TFL programming and reporting
.
Experience supporting clinical trial reporting and/or regulatory submissions.
Experience working with complex clinical trial data and study designs.
Ability to provide technical leadership and independently manage programming activities across multiple studies.
8+ years of statistical programming experience
in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environment supporting clinical development.
Experience in one or more of the following therapeutic areas is preferred:
Oncology, Rare Disease, or Neuroscience
.
Knowledge & Experience (preferred)
R or other packages are desired;
Understand clinical data flow. Experience in NDA/sNDA submission is desired.
Education / Certifications (essential)
Bachelor or MSc in Statistics, Mathematics, or Scientific Discipline
Language(s) (essential)
English
Language(s) (preferred)
French
Who will you be working for?
About ClinChoice
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Our Company Ethos
Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset, and they are the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built, and close management and training are the core instruments to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology. The success of these core values is evidenced by our low industry-average turnover rates.
ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent, guided by a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.
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