Principal SAS Programmer

Statistical Programmers - Senior, Principal, and Associate Director Levels - Barcelona, Spain

Location: Barcelona, Spain (On-Site Only)
Start Date: Immediate start
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading global biopharmaceutical company is actively seeking experienced Statistical Programmers to join their expanding team based in Barcelona.

Opportunities are available at the Senior, Principal, and Associate Director levels. This is a highly technical role, ideally suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment with a strong focus on execution and quality.

This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative therapies across a growing therapeutic areas and to contribute to global regulatory submissions. The role does not involve direct people management, but rather focuses on technical leadership and the oversight of programming deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, validate, and maintain advanced SAS programming solutions for clinical trial analysis and reporting, ensuring alignment with industry standards.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) to support regulatory submissions and internal reporting needs.

• Act as a technical lead on multiple studies or programs, managing timelines, priorities, and complex deliverables.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

• Provide strategic input on programming practices, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

• Troubleshoot data or programming issues efficiently and implement effective solutions to ensure high-quality outputs.

Qualifications:

• Substantial hands-on experience with SAS programming in a clinical trials setting, with demonstrated application of CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.

• Prior experience working in or supporting global regulatory submissions (e.g., eCTD, ISS/ISE).

• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, statistical methodology, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Experience with R is advantageous and considered a strong plus.

• Background in a pharmaceutical company or CRO with progressive levels of responsibility in programming roles.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will bring a deep technical foundation, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to work independently while coordinating effectively across multiple stakeholders.

This is a critical, delivery-focused role, and candidates must be comfortable taking ownership of complex programming outputs within defined timelines.