At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead programming for clinical studies, ensuring high-quality analysis and innovative solutions.
- Company: Join ViiV Healthcare, a leader in HIV treatment and care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fight against HIV while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and expertise in R programming required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The Principal Statistical Programmer will lead programming activities for one or more studies, ensuring high-quality development, validation, and delivery of complex analysis outputs. Drive technical excellence, innovation, and standards adoption while providing strategic insights into study data. Mentor junior programmers and influence programming approaches through strong technical leadership and communication.
Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Lead programming for studies, ensuring efficient development and validation of analysis packages.
- Select appropriate tools/languages and solve complex technical challenges.
- Identify and implement improvements, including use of AI/ML.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to standards (e.g., GPP, CDISC) and regulatory requirements.
- Perform QC on critical outputs and technical documents.
Strategy & Innovation
- Drive adoption of modern technologies, standards, and Agile practices.
- Provide technical input on programming strategies and study design.
Communication & Mentorship
- Communicate technical concepts, risks, and timelines clearly to stakeholders.
Collaboration & Execution
- Support sprint planning and project delivery across studies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and manage data access appropriately.
- Support regulatory interactions and contribute to CoE activities.
Accountabilities
- Serve as Lead Programmer for complex or multiple studies.
- Ensure quality, compliance, and efficient execution of programming activities.
- Make data-driven decisions and proactively address risks and issues.
Basic Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expertise in R programming.
- 6+ years of clinical programming experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry.
- Experience using generative AI tools and coding assistants to improve programming efficiency, automation, code quality, and analytical workflows in clinical programming.
- Strong experience supporting HIV clinical trials and drug development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, including Git-based workflows, reusable frameworks, and automation pipelines.
- Experience with R, Python, and open-source analytics tools within regulated clinical development environments.
- Experience contributing to standards development, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and collaborative product development approaches.
- Demonstrated experience leading programming activities for complex clinical studies or multiple projects.
- Strong understanding of CDISC standards, regulatory expectations, and quality/compliance requirements.
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members.
At ViiV Healthcare, our mission is to ensure that the impact of HIV is minimised for individuals and communities worldwide. Transparency, Respect, and Integrity – Maintaining open communication, mutual respect, and a high ethical standard in everything we do. Courage and Accountability – Demonstrating bold leadership by making agile, evidence-based decisions and taking responsibility for outcomes. Development and Teamwork – Investing in our team members' growth and building collaborative, impact-driven partnerships internally and externally.
As part of our 30-year legacy of improving lives with HIV, ViiV Healthcare is not just a place to work—it is a community where every team member is empowered to bring their very best to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Our holistic approach extends beyond medicine to supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care.
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