Principal/Associate Director - Statistical Programming

Principal/Associate Director, Statistical Programming - Barcelona, Spain

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

A leading global biopharmaceutical organization is currently seeking a Principal or Associate Director-level Statistical Programmer to join its growing team based in Barcelona. This is an on-site, permanent position, available for an immediate start, focused on driving statistical programming strategy and execution across critical clinical development programs.

The role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years' experience in clinical trial programming, strong hands-on technical skills, and a proven ability to lead and manage teams within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for statistical programming deliverables across clinical studies or programs.
• Design, develop, and validate complex SAS programming solutions, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the implementation and review of datasets and outputs based on CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards to support global regulatory submissions.
• Manage and mentor a team of statistical programmers, supporting both their development and project delivery.
• Oversee planning, resourcing, and quality control of programming activities to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Act as a senior programming representative in cross-functional meetings, collaborating closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory teams.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO sector.
• Advanced expertise in SAS programming and a strong command of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM).
• Demonstrated experience in people management, including performance development and team leadership.
• Significant experience supporting clinical trial data analysis and regulatory submissions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Familiarity with R programming is a plus.