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Senior Statistical Programmer


Company : CRO-Solutions


Location : Salford, North West


Created : 2025-06-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Were CRO Solutions, a fast-growing UK-based CRO redefining how statistical programming is done.Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.We're on a mission to improve the way clinical data is handled, analysed, and delivered, and were looking for a Senior Statistical Programmer who wants to shape the future with us.Whether youre working from home or occasionally visiting our Salford Quays office, this is your chance to lead with purpose, mentor others, and build something better.What You Will Do: This isnt just a lead a study role.Youll have autonomy, respect, and the chance to make measurable impact.If you have an idea, then we want to hear about it! Leading the programming activities on trials, through to planning the delivery.Develop and write the production side and or validation side of programs.Shaping our internal CDISC standards and bringing structure to innovation.Collaborating cross-functionally with statisticians, data managers, and operations.Mentoring and uplifting junior programmers.Helping us reimagine processes, develop macros, and improve efficiency.What We Are Looking For : You dont need to tick every box, but heres our ideal candidate: Solid SAS programmer with experience leading clinical trial work (minimum of 2 years leading).Confident with CDISC SDTM and ADaM implementation.Comfortable working across departments and leading timelines/resources.Background in mathematics, statistics, computing, or equivalent experience.Bonus if You Have : Experience with Phase I / Early Phase clinical trials.Experience with R programming (or any other relevant programming languages).Macro development skills.A desire to mentor or shape cross-functional process improvement.What Makes Us Different : We are transparent with the hiring process, and we want to give candidates a clear step by step process to ease any nerves.Apply or connect on LinkedIn.Short informal call- 30 minutes to learn what you want in your next role.5 Minute Self-assessment- rate your experience but dont worry, there are no trick questions.Formal interview with Head of Statistical Programming, our Head of Ops, and Head of Biometrics.1-hour practical task- test your real skills, not your memory.What CRO Solutions Will Offer You: Competitive salary.Annual bonus.29 days leave (rising to 33 with service) bank holidays.Private healthcare.Company pension.Immediate start available.Supportive culture real progression.Opportunity to shape the department.Who Should Apply? If youre tired of rigid corporate structures and want to work somewhere that values collaboration, transparency, and genuine impact, wed love to hear from you.You don't need a heavily curated CV or the perfect cover letter.Just tell us what youre good at, what youve done and what you're looking for.Hiring Manager Please apply through the website, any questions please reach out to Craig Parry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigparry/).Note to Agencies We are not working with any recruitment agencies or external consultants for this position.We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from agencies.Any CVs submitted in this way will be treated as gifts and no fees will be paid.Candidates are encouraged to apply directly.If you are approached by a third party claiming to represent us, please proceed with caution, we have no formal agreements in place with any recruitment firms at this time.