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# Statistical Programmer

- **Company:** al, interpersonal and communication skills
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Databases, SAS (Software), Information Technology
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

+ Master's Degree Computer science or related field Or
 + Bachelor's Degree biostatistics or related field and 1 year relevant experience
 + Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
 + Knowledge of programming, statistics and/or clinical drug development process
 + Experience with patient-level, longitudinal data.
 + Strong programming skills in R or SAS (or both).
 + Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
 + Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects
 + Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
 + Aptitude for mathematical calculations
 + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

## Description

Provide programming expertise to develop and maintain programs to meet internal and external clients' needs. Provide and assist in leading the development of project-related solutions to a wide range of statistical programming tasks.
Essential Functions

 + Perform and plan: (i) the programming, testing, and documentation of programs for use in creating statistical tables and listing summaries, (ii) the programming of analysis databases (derived datasets) and transfers of data for internal and external clients and (iii) the programming of database quality control checks.
 + May program the integration of databases from multiple studies or sources, under supervision.
 + Develop programming documentation including specifications, as appropriate, under supervision.
 + Provide advanced technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and bring project solutions to teams and department, under supervision.
 + Develop, implement and validate new process technologies, macros and applications under supervision.
 + Fulfill project responsibilities at the level of assisting the statistical team lead.
 + Understand the Scope of Work, estimate the work completed, and manage Out of Scope single studies, under supervision. May manage budget and resource requirements and provide revenue and resource forecasts for single studies. May be required to understand budget and quote assumptions.


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