You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
Join us and build your future here.
What you'll be doing:
Defines and drives the technical roadmap for innovating statistical programming practices, tools, and infrastructure
Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-assisted tools to improve programming efficiency, quality, regulatory and GDPR compliance
Identify opportunities to replace manual and traditional SAS-based processes with automated, reproducible pipelines using R, Python or other emerging technology including AI solutions
Designs, builds, and maintains reusable tools, macros, packages, and templates that improve efficiency and consistency across programming deliverables
Leads migration and integration efforts where traditional SAS workflows are modernized or supplemented with R/Python-based solutions
Provides technical direction and hands-on guidance for the design, development, and deployment of R Shiny applications (e.g., interactive review tools, safety/efficacy dashboards, TLF exploration tools)
Sets standards for Shiny app architecture, modularity (e.g., use of frameworks such as teal), performance, and deployment (e.g., Posit Connect)
Supervises, manages, mentors, and develops direct reports, building their capabilities in both traditional and modern programming approaches. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence
What we're looking for:
BS or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience with programming in a scientific field. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
10+ years of statistical programming experience, including demonstrated expertise in R and SAS in CRO or pharmaceutical environments
5+ years in technical leadership role
2+ years of experience as supervisor/manager
Strong working proficiency in R for data manipulation, automation, and/or statistical analysis
Proven hands on and leadership experience building tools, macros, or pipelines that improved efficiency or standardization for a programming function
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent scientific programming experience
- 10 or more years of statistical programming experience
- Demonstrated expertise in R and SAS in CRO or pharmaceutical environments
- At least 5 years in a technical leadership role
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience
- Strong working proficiency in R for data manipulation, automation, or statistical analysis
- Hands-on and leadership experience building tools, macros, or pipelines that improved efficiency or standardization
What We Do
We’re out to change the course of medical science. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Premier Research is not about being everything to everyone. Instead, our deep, focused expertise targets the therapeutic areas and indications where today’s biotech and specialty pharma pioneers are doing the most amazing work. We’re 1,500 employees strong and operate in more than 20 countries, delivering unmatched expertise, operational skills, and dedication to meeting customers’ most challenging needs. Join us and meet some of the brightest minds in clinical development today — people who apply their best thinking to every project, recognizing that what they do significantly affects the lives and well-being of customers, patients, physicians, and colleagues. You’ll enjoy great benefits and very flexible working conditions in a company that values your contributions, rewards your achievements, and is committed to helping you reach your full potential. Are you ready to make a real difference and help us transform this exciting industry? Follow our company page for more information about us and the work we do, and check out our current openings for your next career move!
