Senior Statistical Programmer in Barcelona

- Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc.), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent.

- Excellent programming skills in SAS (or R) and SAS macros.

- Proficient knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards (CDISC).

- Ability to apply programming knowledge to problem solving.

- Ability to manage relevant documentation.

- Ability to influence relevant stakeholders on Programming related items.

- Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.

- Broad experience across multiple therapeutic areas and across all phases of clinical trials.

- Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions.

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.

Are you ready to combine scientific rigor with data-driven programming to accelerate therapies that can change patients' lives? In this role, you will lead and deliver statistical programming that turns complex clinical data into clear, decision-ready evidence for global studies.

You will join our Biometrics community in AstraZeneca's R&D global hub in Barcelona, collaborating with statisticians, programmers, and data experts to shape end-to-end clinical deliverables. How will you use your expertise to influence pivotal study outcomes and strengthen the evidence behind regulatory submissions?

- Study Programming Leadership: Lead programming deliverables for clinical studies or small to medium projects, ensuring clarity of scope, robust plans, and aligned expectations.

- Quality and Timeliness: Deliver high-quality programming outputs on schedule, embedding quality in your own work and guiding others to meet exacting standards.

- Protocol and Development Alignment: Implement statistical programming aspects of protocols and clinical development plans, translating scientific intent into reliable datasets and analyses.

- Independent Programming Excellence: Program independently with high efficiency and precision, applying advanced techniques and macros to streamline workflows.

- Specifications and Documentation: Write clear programming specifications and oversee completeness of all relevant documentation to support audit-ready deliverables.

- Standards and Automation: Ensure adherence to CDISC and internal standards; promote and apply automation to enhance efficiency and consistency across studies.

- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to or drive best practices and technical initiatives that elevate quality, speed, and effectiveness within the function.

- Risk Management: Identify, manage, and communicate programming risks proactively, maintaining delivery momentum and enabling informed decisions.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with statisticians, lead programmers, data managers, and study leaders to align on priorities and resolve issues rapidly.

- Vendor Partnership: Collaborate with contract programming providers to ensure outcomes meet AstraZeneca's standards and business needs.

- Stakeholder Influence: Provide subject matter expertise on programming topics, shaping study strategies and decisions.

- Project Management: Apply project management principles to plan, track, and deliver programming aspects of drug or technical projects.