Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

SAS (Software) SAP Implementation Python (Programming Language) R (Programming Language) Cross-Functional Collaboration Leadership Analysis Data Manipulation Data Privacy Laws Analytics Application Analytics Regulatory Compliance Data Visualization Statistical Packages Observational Techniques Project Management Dataset

Other Skills

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Computer Literacy
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Teamwork
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Collaboration
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Proficient in SAS or R programming within pharmaceutical or CRO environments
Experience with SAS, R, and/or Python for statistical programming
Strong computer skills across multiple applications and operating systems

Requirements:

Utilize SAS/R/Python to manipulate, analyze, and visualize large, complex healthcare datasets (e.g., electronic health records, insurance claims, patient registries) based on SAPs developed by Biostatisticians
Develop and implement statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for observational research studies
Create analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) in accordance with study protocols and regulatory standards
Collaborate with epidemiologists, statisticians, and outcomes research scientists to support cross-functional projects and generate RWE

Phastar

Research

About Phastar

Phastar is a specialist biometrics contract research organization offering statistical consulting, clinical trial reporting, data management and data science services by providing expert consultants and managing and delivering in-house projects, FSP-style arrangements and preferred partnerships. Our number one priority is ensuring on time, quality work: every project undertaken is supervised on methodology and utilizes internal processes designed to guarantee optimal quality, inspired by 4,000 years accumulated technical experience across the company. Phastar is headquartered in London (UK) and North Carolina (US) and has 15 offices worldwide

Company type: Large

Industry: Research

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Overview:

Senior/Principal RWE Statistical Programmer - FSP – Remote (UK/EU)

As an experienced programmer, you will hold a combined project leadership and hands-on technical statistics role. Working across a defined area within the sponsor team you will be leading studies and working on sponsor systems.

Responsibilities:

Utilizing statistical programming languages (primarily SAS, R, and/or Python) to manipulate, analyze, and visualize
large, complex healthcare datasets (e.g., electronic health records, insurance claims, patient registries) based on the SAPS
developed from Biostatisticians
Developing and implementing statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for observational research studies
Creating analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) in accordance with study protocols and regulatory
standards
Collaborating with epidemiologists, statisticians, and outcomes research scientists to support cross functional
projects, by generating RWE
Ensuring all programming activities and deliverables are well-documented and adhere to industry best practices
and data privacy regulations
Contribute to the analytics tool development such as R Shiny

Qualifications:

Proficient in SAS or R programming within pharmaceutical or CRO environments
Strong computer skills across multiple applications and OS environments

About Phastar

Phastar is an award-winning biometrics and data science CRO, trusted by pharma, biotech, and medical device companies worldwide. With a global team of data specialists, we bring expertise, precision, and pace to every trial, because behind every data point is a patient waiting for treatment.

We transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence, helping accelerate drug development, and bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Awards & Recognition

SCRIP – Best Contract Research Organization, Specialist Provider

Citeline – 2025 Award Winner

Fierce CRO Awards – Recognized Industry Leader

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