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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Statistical Programmer - **Company:** United Biosource Corporation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Governance, Database Design, SAS (Software), SAS/Base, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Macros - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1c089f04ef58bc4c ## About the Role Do you have experience in XML?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * BS/BA or equivalent degree * Minimum of 10 years of SAS programming experience or a comparable skill set; with a minimum of 7 years in the pharmaceutical industry as a Clinical/Statistical SAS Programmer * Excellent understanding of and generous experience with: + SAS/Base + SAS Macro Facility, including project- and department-level macros + Database design principles + General statistical concepts and procedures + Any additional SAS modules as required by the specific job position + Strong knowledge and experience using ODS to produce output to various destinations (Word, Excel, XML) * Experience with the development of complex SAS Macros to streamline and enhance programming processes, quality and efficiencies * Experience in developing technical programming specifications * Strong knowledge of and experience with a Microsoft Word and Excel * Strong knowledge of and experience with CDISC Data Standards. * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Experience leading programming project teams * Ability to work on concurrent projects and prioritize appropriately ## Description Brief Description: Leader within the Statistical Programming team who will oversee and leads one or more project teams in the development and delivery of Project Statistical Analyses. Specific job duties: * Lead at least one assigned project team of Statistical Programmers for on time delivery of statistical analyses. Includes the management of resources, study-level metrics, timelines, budget and quality * Represent statistical programming in internal cross-functional project team meetings * Liaise with Project Statistician and Client to review and implement any client specific processes or procedures * Review Analysis Plans and provide feedback to the author(s) * Set up program and documentation templates for new projects * Develop and/or review analysis dataset specifications * Write, modify and maintain programs which produce complex analysis data sets, data listings, summary tables and figures as specified in Statistical Analysis plans * Prepare programming project deliverables and documentation for delivery to clients as outlined in SOPs * Packaging of final analysis documentation for delivery to client. Included is the analysis DEFINE.xml, Reviewers Guide and any other required project specific documentation * Mentor junior programmers in communication and introduce them to the project management skills required to successfully implement and run a project * Contribute towards process improvements, including development and maintenance of a central macro library, department procedures and any corresponding Standard Operating Procedures * Provide time and resource estimates for work that is out of scope on existing projects * Act as technical consultant to other departments. * Attend client meetings * Other duties as assigned by management ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Modularity: Let's dig deeper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1200-modularity-let-s-dig-deeper) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)